Gibela Rail Transport Bursary

By Mihlali G · Jan 17, 2024

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium is inviting South African students to apply for their bursary program for the 2024 academic year. Applicants have until the 2nd of February 2024 to submit their applications.

Gibela Rail Transport Bursary - 2024

About Gibela Rail Transport Bursary

The Gibela Rail Transport Consortium was established in 2013 as a black economic empowerment company. It is made up of Alstom, a French rail company, and Ubumbano Rail, a South African railway company. The consortium's vision is to lead the transformation of the South African railway sector and act as a catalyst in PRASA's efforts to elevate commuter rail as the preferred mode of transportation for all urban dwellers.

FIELDS COVERED

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

Tvet College:

Boilermakers
 Control and instrumentation technicians
 Electricians
 Fitters and Turners
 Mechanics
 Millwrights
 Patternmakers
 Plumbers
 Welders
 Vehicle-builders

University or University of Technology:
 Accounting
 Computer Science
 Electrical Engineering
 Electronic Engineering
 Industrial Engineering
 Information Technology
 Logistics Management
 Mechanical Engineering
 Metallurgical Engineering
 Supply Chain

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GIBELA RAIL TRANSPORT BURSARY

To qualify for the Gibela Rail Transport Bursary you must meet the following requirements:

TVET College applicants:

Must have achieved a minimum result of level 4 for Mathematics, Science and English in Matric
Current N3 and N4 students are encouraged to apply.
Must be in financial need.
Must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in South Africa
Must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2024.
Must have completed Matric.
Must demonstrate potential for academic success and have a solid academic record.
Must be a South African Citizen

University or University of Technology applicants:

Must be a South African Citizen
Must be in financial need.
Current 1st and 2nd year students are encouraged to apply.
Must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
Must be studying or intending to study towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2024.
Must have achieved a minimum result of level 5 for English in Matric
Must have achieved a minimum result of level 6 for Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting in Matric
Must have completed Matric.
Must demonstrate potential for academic success and have a solid academic record.

GIBELA RAIL TRANSPORT BURSARY COVERS:

Accommodation
Books
Full tuition
Meals

UNIVERSITIES THAT ARE STILL OPEN FOR THE 2024 LATE APPLICATIONS

GIBELA RAIL TRANSPORT BURSARY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their application:

Applicant certified ID Document
A short Curriculum Vitae
Certified Copy of full academic record (if you are currently studying)
Parents or Guardians proof of income: Submit latest payslips if employed or affidavit if unemployed or informally employed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable)
Evidence of admission (Acceptance Letter) from a South African TVET, university, or university of technology.

How to apply for the Gibela Rail Transport Bursary - 2024

Interested and qualifying students must submit the above mentioned documents via Email or Fax.

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 086 246 2666

NOTE: There is no application form for the bursary; applicants must send all the required
documents through the above channels.

CLOSING DATE:

The closing date for the Gibela Rail Transport Bursary is on the 2nd of February 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. For more information visit the Gibela Rail Transport Bursary website HERE. Should you not hear from Gibela Rail Transport Bursary, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact Gibela Rail Transport :

EMAIL: [email protected]

Tel: 010 600 0651

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