Anglo American Platinum, a leading mining company in South Africa, is offering an exciting opportunity for young professionals to pursue a career in the mining industry through its 2023 higher-learning bursaries and scholarships. The applications for these prestigious programs opened on 10 May 2023 and will close on 15 June 2023. This article will provide all the essential details about the available study options, eligibility requirements, and application process for interested students.
Study Options
The bursaries provided by Anglo American Platinum are designed to support tertiary studies at a university or university of technology that qualify students to work in the mining industry. The company also offers practical training opportunities before and during the duration of the students' tertiary studies. Successful applicants will receive funding for four years of study, paving the way for a promising future in the mining sector.
Eligibility and Requirements
All South African citizens are eligible to apply for the Anglo American Platinum bursaries and scholarships, and applications must be submitted online. While the bursaries focus on studies related to the mining industry, the scholarships are open to learners from host communities pursuing any field of study. However, all applicants must have applied to a bona fide tertiary institution.
Specific requirements for each discipline are as follows:
| Discipline | Reference Code | Qualifications | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo tech Engineering | REF43710Y | Partly qualified | – 3rd year: Registered as a 2nd year currently, must have passed all modules registered for in 2023. |
| – 4th year: Registered as a 3rd year currently, must have passed all modules registered for in 2023. | |||
| Ventilation | REF43715E | Partly qualified | – 3rd year: Registered as a 2nd year currently, must have passed all modules registered for in 2023. |
| – 4th year: Registered as a 3rd year currently, must have passed all modules registered for in 2023. | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | REF43716U | Current Grade 12 learners | – Submit final Grade 11 results (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Science or Technical Science, and English) stamped by the school. |
| 1st year students | – Grade 12 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Science or Technical Science, and English) with a 60% pass rate. | ||
| 2nd year students | – Registered as a 1st year currently studying, must have passed all modules registered for. | ||
| 3rd year students | – Must be currently completing 2nd year, pass all modules, and have passed all subjects currently registered for at a tertiary institution. | ||
| 4th year students | – Must be currently completing 3rd year, pass all modules, and have passed all subjects currently registered for at a tertiary institution. | ||
| Electrical Engineering | REF43717C | Current Grade 12 learners | – Submit final Grade 11 results (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Science or Technical Science, and English) stamped by the school. |
| 1st year students | – Grade 12 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Science or Technical Science, and English) with a 60% pass rate. | ||
| 2nd year students | – Registered as a 1st year currently studying, must have passed all modules registered for. | ||
| 3rd year students | – Must be currently completing 2nd year, pass all modules, and have passed all subjects currently registered for at a tertiary institution. | ||
| 4th year students | – Must be currently completing 3rd year, pass all modules, and have passed all subjects currently registered for at a tertiary institution. | ||
| Civil Engineering | REF43476F | Grade 12 learners | – Submit Grade 11 results stamped by the school and provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution. |
| 1st year students | – Grade 12 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Science or Technical Science, and English) with a 60% pass rate. | ||
| 2nd year students | – Registered as a 1st year currently studying, must have passed all modules registered for. | ||
| 3rd year students | – Must be currently completing 2nd year, pass all modules, and have passed all subjects currently registered for at a tertiary institution. | ||
| 4th year students | – Must be currently completing 3rd year, pass all modules, and have passed all subjects currently registered for at a tertiary institution. | ||
| Industrial Engineering | REF43731V | Grade 12 learners | – Submit Grade 11 results stamped by the school and provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution. |
| 1st year students | – Grade 12 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Science or Technical Science, and English) with a 60% pass rate. | ||
| 2nd year students | – Registered as a 1st year currently studying, must have passed all modules registered for. | ||
| 3rd year students | – Must be currently completing 2nd year, pass all modules, and have passed all subjects currently registered for at a tertiary institution. | ||
| 4th year students | – Must be currently completing 3rd year, pass all modules, and have passed all subjects currently registered for at a tertiary institution. |
Application Process
To apply for the Anglo American Platinum bursaries and scholarships, click on the buttons below. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen discipline, gather all the required documents, and complete the online application form within the application period.
The closing date for applications is 15 June 2023.
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