The African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025.
Bursary Application Closing date is 31 January 2025.
The African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) Bursary Programme offers financial support for students pursuing undergraduate to honours level studies at selected South African universities in specific fields of study. Here’s a summary of key details:
Fields of Study & Eligible Universities:
- North West University:
- Chemical Engineering & Minerals Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Stellenbosch University:
- Accounting
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Law
- Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering
- University of Pretoria:
- Accounting
- Built Environment
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science/Informatics
- Electrical Engineering
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- University of Cape Town:
- Accounting
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Geology
- Information Technology
- Law
- Mechanical Engineering
Bursary Coverage:
The bursary covers the following expenses for the entire duration of the course:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Laptop
- Accommodation in university residence
- Meals
Eligibility Requirements:
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric (Grade 12)
- Studying at one of the above universities in an eligible field
- Completed first year of study and entering second year or higher (up to Honours level) in 2025
- Strong academic record
- Not receiving other bursary funding
How to Apply:
- Prepare and send an email application to:
- Email address: armbrightsparks@arm.co.za
- Subject line: “ARM Bursary 2025”
- Required documents:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Full academic record from your university (on institutional letterhead)
- University acceptance letter (on institutional letterhead)
Closing Date:
- 31 January 2025 (Late applications will not be considered).
Selection Process:
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 21 days after the closing date.
- Final selection will include a panel interview and psychometric assessments.