VBKOM Bursary 2025 Application Form
VBKOM invites interested and eligible South African students in their second year and above with an average of 60% and above who are inquisitive and hard-working to submit their application forms for the VBKOM bursary application 2024. Interested students must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and above in Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgy, or geology.
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Eligibility Criteria
VBKOM has a strong interest in students who intend to pursue/are currently pursuing undergraduate degrees, honors degrees or
BTech diplomas in the following fields*
- Mining Engineering
- Physical Metallurgy / Materials Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Project Management
- Geology (majoring
VBKOM Bursary requirements
- In Grade 12 currently or already matriculated but not studying yet: Minimum of Level 5 / 60% / C symbol in Mathematics
HG / Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy), Physical Science HG / Physical Science, and English, having taken these
subjects in Grades 10-12 and have achieved a minimum of Level 5 / 60% / C symbol in these subjects. - At university currently: Studying towards any of the above-mentioned degrees with an overall average of 60% and no
failed courses or subjects. - Must be a South African citizen.
- Must meet the university entry requirements and be accepted at a recognized South African university for full-time
studies.
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What VBKOM Bursary Covers
- Full payment of registration, tuition, residence, and meal fees (or the equivalent of a university residence and meal fees if
staying in private accommodation), plus an R15,000 p.a. allowance. - The bursary is awarded for the length of the prescribed course provided that the bursar passes the registered subjects
and still complies with the Mintek bursary contract
Bursary Obligations
- A year-for-year service obligation to Mintek upon graduating, i.e. the bursar needs to work one year at Mintek for every
academic year (or part thereof) that the bursar is supported. - Vacation work at Mintek is compulsory at the end of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years of study
List of Supporting Documents To Be Submitted
- Curriculum vitae.
- Certified copy of proof of identity (ID or passport).
- In Grade 12 currently or already matriculated but not studying yet: Certified copies of final Grade 10 & 11 school reports
and most recent Grade 12 school report. (Optional but recommended: Certified copy of proof of registration or
acceptance at a recognized university.) - At university currently: Certified copies of Matric certificate and official university transcript/certificates/registration.
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How to Apply for VBKOM Bursary 2024
Interested candidates should download the bursary application form online here, and complete the form. Completed application forms with supporting documentation should be submitted to Mintek’s Academic Liaison Officer as follows:
Via post: PO Box 7777, Centurion, 0157
E-mail: bursaries@mintek.co.za
Tel: 012 654 0004
More Details is available on the VBKOM Bursary announcement website
Application Deadline
Is as announced on the website.
Please note
- Correspondence will only be conducted with candidates who have been shortlisted for interviews.
• Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
• Applicants who have not heard from Mintek within three months of the closing date can assume that their application
has been unsuccessful.
• Applications may or may not be selected based on VBKOM’s employment equity need
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