Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE): Bursaries for 2023

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) invites South African students to apply for the 2023 Bursaries Programme.

Fields of study:

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)
• Chemical Engineering (Mineral Processing)
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• Electro-Mechenical Engineering
• Environmental Health and Management
• Geology
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering (Extractive)
• Mining Engineering
• Mining Survey
• Rock Engineering

Requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed 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 intend on studying at a University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum level 6 or HG “B” symbol for Science in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum level 6 or HG “B” symbol for Mathematics in Matric
• 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 1st year students
• Preference will be given to female students and students with disabilities