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Glencore South Africa

Glencore Bursary

Closes

1 August 2026

Value

Full tuition, housing, allowance

Level

Undergraduate

For

Matriculants and university students

Sector

Mining & Metals

Type

Full-cost bursary

About this bursary

Glencore South Africa offers bursary funding through its Alloys Division for students pursuing engineering degrees. The programme covers core academic costs, daily living expenses, and study supplies.

The funding is targeted at young South Africans looking to build careers in the natural resources and metals processing sectors. It provides comprehensive financial support throughout the undergraduate qualification.

Students in their second year of university or higher can also qualify for computer funding if a personal computer is required for their coursework.

Courses of study covered

BSc Chemical Engineering
BSc Electrical Engineering

What the bursary covers

Registration fees
Full tuition fees
Prescribed textbooks
Accommodation and meals
Monthly cash allowance for personal expenses
Computer allowance for second-year students onwards (if required by university)

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed your Matric qualification.
  • You must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an accredited undergraduate engineering degree at a South African tertiary institution.
  • You must have achieved at least 60% to 69% (C symbol Higher Grade) in Mathematics.
  • You must have achieved at least 60% to 69% (C symbol Higher Grade) in Physical Science.
  • You must not be receiving bursary funding from another organization.

You do not qualify if

  • Students holding existing bursaries or financial sponsorship from other sources cannot qualify.
  • Applicants studying fields outside of chemical engineering or electrical engineering are not eligible.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of identity document
  • Certified copy of Matric results certificate
  • Certified copy of recent academic transcript if currently studying at university

Ensure all submitted document copies are clearly legible and properly certified.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Access the relevant Glencore job portal link for your specific engineering discipline.
  2. 2
    Complete the online application form with your personal and educational information.
  3. 3
    Upload clear, certified copies of your supporting documents.
  4. 4
    Indicate how you heard about the opportunity in the designated field.
  5. 5
    Submit your online application before the closing date.

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed.

How you are selected

1
Shortlisted candidates must complete formal assessments.
2
Applicants who pass the assessment stage will be invited to attend an interview.

Forms, downloads and links

Last verified: September 2026   ·   Category: Engineering   ·   Reviewed by grantZA Editorial
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