Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE): Bursaries 2025

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, for undergraduate studies within mining and energy related fields, preferably the following fields:

• Bachelor of Science (Physics and Chemistry)
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental Health and Management
• Geology
• Industrial Engineering
• Information and Communication Technology
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering (Extractive)
• Mining Engineering
• Mining Survey
• Nuclear Engineering
• Rock Engineering

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying :

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must NOT be older than 35 years old
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum of level 6 for pure Mathematics and Science in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, within one of the fields of study listed above (undergraduate studies only – postgraduate qualifications will NOT be funded)
• You must be studying or have been accepted/ registered to study at a University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must be in financial need
• You must be from a disadvantaged social background and from a rural area
• You must be currently unemployed
• Preference will be given to first year students