The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has opened its 2025/2026 Bursary program and is inviting all interested applicants to apply now.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is a department of the South African government which is responsible for the mining industry of South Africa, exploitation of the country’s mineral resources, and the energy industry.
ENDING DATE: DMRE 2025/2026 Bursary will end on 30 November 2025/2026.
LOCATION: South Africa
BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric OR you must have completed Matric
- You must be studying OR intend on studying full-time within one of the aforementioned fields of study (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
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
BURSARY COVERAGE:
This bursary is available to current and future undergraduate students, pursuing studies within mining and energy-related fields, preferably the following:
- 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
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Please attach the following documents when applying for this bursary program:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate or Matric latest results (certified copy)
- Latest academic record (certified copy)
- Proof of university registration or acceptance
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians death certificate, if deceased (certified copy)
- Affidavit if you do not know where one or both parents are
- Parents or guardians proof of income (payslips not older than 3 months if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
- Proof of residence (municipal utility bill not older than 3 months/ stamped letter from tribal authority/ sworn affidavit)
- Motivational letter to support your application (on the application form)
Email: GirlLearnerBursary@dmre.gov.za
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