Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must NOT be older than 35 years old.
• Currently in Matric (2024) or have completed Matric.
• Achieved a minimum of level 6 in pure Mathematics and Science in Matric.
• Intending to study full-time in one of the listed fields (postgraduate studies are excluded).
• Studying or accepted/registered at a recognised University or University of Technology in South Africa.
• Must be in financial need and from a disadvantaged social background (preferably rural areas).
• Must be currently unemployed.
• Preference will be given to:
  • First-year students.
  • Female students.
  • Students with disabilities.

Steps to Apply:

1. Download the application form: DMRE Bursary Application Form 2025.
2. Complete the form and prepare the required supporting documents (listed below).
3. Submit your application via email, delivery, or post.

Submission Methods

• Email:
  • Email Address: [email protected]
  • Subject Line: DMRE Bursary 2025
• Delivery:
  • Address:
    The Director: Ms. Nondumiso Zulu
    The Department of Mineral Resources & Energy
    Matimba House
    192 Visagie Street
    Pretoria, 0001
• Post:
  • Address:
    Private Bag X59
    Arcadia
    0007

Supporting Documents

The following documents must be included with your application:

• Certified copy of ID document.
• Certified copy of Matric certificate or latest results.
• Certified copy of the latest academic transcript, if applicable.
• Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance (on official letterhead).
• Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ ID documents.
• Certified copy of parents’ death certificates (if applicable).
• Affidavit if one or both parents are unknown.
• Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income (recent payslips or affidavit if unemployed).
• Proof of residence (municipal bill, tribal authority letter, or affidavit).
• Motivational letter supporting your application.

Note: Matric students must submit their final results and acceptance letters within the first week of the release of Matric results.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 31 January 2025.
• Selection will be based on academic performance and financial need.
• The DMRE reserves the right not to award a bursary if no suitable candidate is found.