Mbuyelo Coal Bursary Applications

Mbuyelo Coal is a mining company with an emphasis on coal. The company operates several coal mining sites and extracts several million tonnes of coal every year. Rirhandzu Colliery, Boschpoort Colliery, and Roodepoort are some of the sites it operates in. Mbuyelo Coal is part of Mbuyelo Group, a black-owned company with footprints in Mpumalanga province.

Mbuyelo Group has several social responsibility programs where they intend to uplift the community. Mbuyelo, a Xitsonga word, literally translates to ‘Returns’ in English. The philosophy of giving back is at the heart of the company.

Mbuyelo Coal Bursary 2022

Mbuyelo Coal is offering financial assistance to a certain number of students every year who are in need of it. The funds come directly from the mining operations and are passed on to the underprivileged students. By doing so, the company also increases the available talent pool in the country. The bursaries are awarded primarily in the mining sector. For the academic session 2022, here are the fields of study where the bursaries will be awarded:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Safety Management

The value of the bursary is decided on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the need, bursars can avail either partial or full coverage for their tuition costs. Initially, the coverage is only for one year. But bursars can renew for the following year depending on satisfactory academic performance and eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria For The Mbuyelo Coal Bursary

To be selected for the bursary programme, students must fulfill all the eligibility criteria. These are laid out by Mbuyelo Group to select the appropriate candidates for the bursary. Since the number of applicants exceeds the funding available, it can’t grant bursaries to everyone. Therefore, always cross-check with the criteria before applying.

The eligibility requirements for Mbuyelo Coal bursary 2022 are:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have either completed Matriculation or currently in Matric
• Must be either studying or willing to study in one of the fields of study mentioned above from 2022 onwards
• Must be either studying or intend to study at a tertiary institution that’s recognised and accredited
• Must have a strong academic track record
• Must have scored at least 60% overall average in Matric, if currently pursuing Matriculation
• Must have scored at least 60% overall average in all major subjects this year, if currently at the tertiary level

Those who belong to the Emakhazeni, Steve Tshwete, and Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality will get priority over others. Therefore, fulfilling all the eligibility requirements doesn’t guarantee funding.

Mbuyelo Group will notify the successful candidates within two months of the bursary closing date. Their decision to award the bursars will be considered final.

How to Apply For The Mbuyelo Coal Bursary?

Eligible candidates should move forward with the application process and apply for the bursary funding. It’s a short application that shouldn’t take more than an hour to complete. However, it’s important to be diligent in the process and avoid making errors. Erroneous or incomplete submissions are rejected without further consideration. Here are the steps involved in applying for the Mbuyelo Coal Bursary 2022:

The first step is to download and complete . You can download it from the official website. The form is in Doc format. You can complete it with a Word Processor.

It asks certain questions about yourself, your academic details, and your contact details. Read the instructions and start filling in the boxes.

Documents Required

The next step is to prepare the documents necessary for the bursary. These are used for verification purposes and to further process your application. Here is the list of documents required for the bursary programme:

• ID documents (certified copies)
• Latest Matric results, if currently at the Matric level (please note that the final decision regarding your selection will be made only after the final National Senior Certificate results)
• Proof of enrollment at the University or University of Technology (must be on institution letterhead)
• Full academic results, if currently studying (must be on institution letterhead)
• Proof of residence

Finally, email your completed application along with the scanned documents to hr@mbuyelo.com. Insert ‘Mbuyelo Bursary Application 2022‘ in the subject line.

Closing Date Of The Mbuyelo Coal Bursary

The last date to apply for the Mbuyelo Coal Bursary programme is 15 December 2021.

Contact Details Of The Bursar

For further information regarding the bursary, contact the following addresses:

• Email – hr@mbuyelo.com / info@mbuyelo.com
• Telephone – 011 867 0836 / 011 867 0219 / 011 867 0584

If the bursary has already been closed, please do not make any queries if the bursary is closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: