De Beers Bursary South Africa | Detailed Guide & Form

De Beers bursary funds your education and may extend it to paid vocational work opportunities during university holidays. Almost nine bursaries are awarded to individuals each year. The application process is pretty simple.

And if you want to apply for the program, here is a complete guide on its eligibility criteria, coverage value, and documents required. So, dive right in.

About the Bursary

Every year, De Beers invites students from universities and universities of technology in South Africa to apply for the bursary program. This program is open to students enrolled in the first, second, or third year of study who need financial assistance. There are seven eligible fields for the bursary, explained below.

The De Beers bursary covers all your study-related expenses, including tuition fees, registration fees, accommodation, meals, and prescribed textbooks. The recipients may also be considered for paid vocational work during university holidays. The bursary is usually awarded for one academic year and is renewable each year based on your academic performance.

De Beers Bursary Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for those checking whether they qualify for the De Beers bursary program.

• The applicant must be from the Blouberg or Musina Municipality in the Limpopo province.
• The applicant must have completed the matric.
• The applicant must have a minimum APS score of 5 or 60-70% in Matric for Mathematics.
• The applicant must have a minimum APS score of 5 or 60-70% in Matric for Science.
• The applicant must be studying toward a full-time qualification in one of the fields listed below.
• The applicant must have completed the first year of their study. They must have entered the second year of their degree.
• The applicant must be studying at a recognized or accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa.
• The applicant must not be in receipt of any other bursary or scholarship from other sources.

Please note that preferences will be given to HDSA students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

De Beers Bursary Application Process

Once you know you are eligible for the program, it is time to apply for it. The entire application process is easy. The most common way to submit an application is through email, and here is how you can submit it.

• First, open an email and draft an application.
• Upload the supporting documents mentioned below. Upload clear and scanned copies of the documents.
• Next, write “De Beers Bursary Application 2024 – Your Name” in the email subject line.
• Finally, double-check everything and send the email to [email protected] or [email protected].

Alternatively, you can visit their HR office in Timbila and submit the supporting documents to be considered for the application. Also, please note there is no application form for this bursary application. The only thing considered are the documents listed below.

Documents Required for the Bursary

You are required to submit the following documents with the bursary application.

• A matric certificate (certified copy).
• Full academic records, including the most recent transcripts and results. All results should be on the letterhead of the institution.
• A detailed curriculum vitae. It should describe your academic and work achievements.
• Proof of place of birth.
• Proof of residence in Blouberg or Musina municipality. Former letter from the Blouberg municipality, Musina municipality, or tribal council confirming that you are a local resident (it should be on the original letterhead, not older than three months.

Make sure no documents are missing, or you will be disqualified from the application process.

Fields Covered by the Bursary

Every year, De Beers opens the bursary program for selective fields of study. Here is a list of the fields of study applicable for the upcoming academic year. So, if you belong to these courses, you become eligible for the program.

• Mining Engineering, Mining Survey, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Geology (specialization in Rock Engineering or Geo-technical Engineering, and Metallurgical Engineering).

De Beers Bursary Contact Details

For further bursary-related queries, you can contact De Beers Group directly.

• Telephone: 015 575 2691 or +27 011 374 7000
• Email Address: [email protected]

Or, you can contact the bursary administrator, CareerWise;

• Telephone: 011 403 0933 or 086 100 7787
• Email Address: [email protected]

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Final Thoughts

In conclusion, De Beers bursaries are an excellent opportunity for engineering and mining students in search of funding. Not only this, it also offers vocational work experience during university holidays. Finally, I hope this guide helped you in preparing an application for the bursary.