Canyon Coal invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 25 October 2024.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following mining-related fields:
- Accounting
- Environmental Science
- Human Resources
- Mining Engineering
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full tuition, accommodation and book allowances.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days from the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by then, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CANYON COAL BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
- You must be studying or have been provisionally accepted to study at a university in South Africa
- You must be interested in joining the Mining Industry
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for all major subjects, if currently studying
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students residing within the host community of the Msukaligwa Local Municipality (Mpumalanga)
- Preference will be given to students in financial need
- Preference will be given to students who are studying or have applied to study at their local tertiary institution
- Preference will be given to female students and student with disabilities
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CANYON COAL BURSARY
Download and complete the Canyon Coal Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results/ certificate (certified copy)
- Tertiary academic records including most recent results, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of registration or application and fee statement (certified copy)
- Parents, guardians or spouse (breadwinners) ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents, guardians or spouse (breadwinners) proof of income (latest pay slip or letter from company stating income if employed, balance sheet if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension if applicable – see page 8 of the application form for more details) (certified copies)
- Motivational letter to support your application, including details of your academic ability, financial need and future career plans
- Proof of residence
Applications must be submitted via email to: gugulethu.slp@canyoncoal.com
(Insert the words “Canyon Coal Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
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