Canyon Bekezela Coal Mine Bursary

Are you eager to start or continue your undergraduate studies but lack funding? Look no further, Canyon Coal is accepting bursary applications for the 2024 academic year.

CANYON BEKEZELA COAL MINE BURSARY - 2024

About the Canyon Bekezela Coal Mine Bursary

The Canyon Coal bursary program hopes to increase social mobility and economic success for both beneficiaries and their communities. The program recognizes the need for competent workers to contribute to South Africa's development goals and addresses the shortage of qualified workers in South Africa's mining industry by opening up access to higher education to economically disadvantaged students who show great academic promise, and  providing them with assistance to pursue qualifications in areas like mining engineering, mine surveying, and metallurgy.

FIELD OF STUDY

The bursary programme is open to students who are pursuing or want to pursue an undergraduate qualification in the following fields:

• Mining Engineering 
• Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering 
• BSc Mine Survey 
   

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CANYON BEKEZELA COAL MINE BURSARY

To qualify for the Canyon Bekezela Coal Mine Bursary you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen or naturalized South African citizen 
• Must have completed Matric OR in matric 
• Must be studying or intend to study one of the above listed qualifications 
• Must be accepted or provisionally accepted at a South African accredited university or University of Technology.
• Must have an interest in the mining industry.
• If currently studying; must have achieved 65%+ for all major subjects.
• Must have a STRONG academic record.
• Priority will be given to female students and disabled students.
• Must demonstrate financial need. 
• Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged applicants from the community of Springs and surrounding areas)

CANYON BEKEZELA COAL MINE BURSARY COVERS:

• Accommodation
• Book Allowance
• Full Tuition

CANYON BEKEZELA COAL MINE BURSARY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Certified copy of South African ID of Applicant
• Certified copy of South African ID of Applicants parents/legal guardians. 
• Certified copy of applicants June Examination results (If currently in matric). 
• Full academic record. 
• Certified Copy of matric certificate 
• Certified copies of proof of registration or acceptance letter
• Certified copy of fee statement. 
• Proof of income of Parent/Guardian (payslip not older than 3 months) If unemployed; Affidavit confirming unemployment OR Proof of state grant (e.g. SASSA letter); if applicable. OR a certified copy of  financial balance sheet attached, if the parent/ guardian is self-employed
• Motivational letter stating why you should be considered for this bursary, include academic ability financial need and future goals.
• Proof of residence.

How to apply for the Canyon Bekezela Coal Mine Bursary - 2024

Interested applicants can download the application form HERE. Complete all the sections and email the application form and all the required documents to: 

EMAIL: [email protected] 

NOTE: The application  will not be considered unless the declaration on the application form has been fully completed, sworn to and signed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths.

CLOSING DATE:

The closing date for the Canyon Bekezela Coal Mine Bursary is on the 30th of January 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Should you not receive correspondence from canyon coal mine (Bekezela) 14 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact Canyon Coal:

Email: [email protected] 

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