Hey future professionals! Are you a young, ambitious South African with dreams of making a big impact in the mining or heavy industry? Rosond, a leading drilling and mining services company, wants to help make that dream a reality! They’re offering their incredible Rosond Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year, specifically designed to support students like you in critical skills fields. This is your chance to get the financial backing you need to excel in your studies and kickstart a fantastic career!
The Rosond Bursary is all about empowering bright South African minds to access top-notch tertiary education. It’s a fantastic opportunity to ease the financial pressure of university and develop into the future leaders and experts in strategic disciplines like engineering, geology, environmental management, and more. Rosond is looking for students with strong academic performance and a genuine financial need to join their programme.
Who Can Apply?
Ready to see if you’re a perfect fit? To qualify for the Rosond Bursary 2026, you need to meet all these minimum criteria:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- You must have completed Matric.
- You must be studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields (we’ll list these below!).
- You must currently be in your 1st to 3rd year of study in 2026.
- You must be studying at (or registered to study at) a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- You must have achieved a minimum overall academic average of 60%.
- Priority will be given to applicants from Rosond host communities.
- Preference will be given (but not limited) to previously disadvantaged students pursuing studies in scarce and critical skills aligned to Rosond’s business needs.
- If you’re an internal applicant, you must be a biological or legal dependant of a current Rosond employee.
Heads up: If you don’t meet all these requirements, your application won’t be considered. So, double-check everything!
Fields of Study Covered by the Rosond Bursary
Rosond is looking to build a pipeline of talent in areas crucial to the mining and heavy industry. Bursaries will be awarded for full-time undergraduate studies in the following scarce and critical skills fields:
- Data Science
- Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.)
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Geology
- Human Resources
- Information Technology (IT)
- Mining
- Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
- Supply Chain Management
- Technical Trades
These are the skills that are super high in demand across South Africa’s mining sector and where Rosond expects future talent shortages. This bursary isn’t just funding; it’s a gateway to an in-demand career!
What Does It Cover?
The Rosond Bursary is designed to give you a significant boost! Here’s what you need to know about the funding:
- The bursary provides funding for one academic year of study. This means if you need continued support, you’ll need to reapply in future years.
- The final allocation is based on a combination of your strong academic results and verified financial need.
Important Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 31 January 2026. If you haven’t heard back by then, please consider your application unsuccessful. Keep an eye on your inbox!
Supporting Documents You Must Include
When you apply, you need to make sure you submit *all* the following clear, certified copies (where indicated). Don’t let missing documents be why you miss out!
- Your South African ID (certified copy)
- Your Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Your full academic record / academic transcripts if you’re currently studying (certified copy)
- Latest financial statement / fee quotation from your institution (on official letterhead)
- Proof of registration or provisional acceptance at a recognised tertiary institution (on official letterhead)
- Proof of address
- Parents’ / guardians’ proof of total household income:
- Latest payslips or bank statements if employed
- An affidavit if unemployed
- Proof of SASSA grant / disability grant / other grant / pension (if applicable)
- Death certificate if a parent/guardian is deceased
- A powerful motivational letter explaining why you deserve the Rosond Bursary and how your studies align with one of their listed scarce/critical skills fields.
Remember: Incomplete applications or missing documents could lead to disqualification. Double-check your checklist!
How to Apply?
Alright, let’s get you applying! Follow these steps carefully to submit your Rosond Bursary 2026 application:
Step 1: Download the correct application form
- External Applicants: Get the Rosond Bursary Application Form 2026 (External Applicants) here: https://www.rosond.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rosond-bursary-application-form-2026-external-applicant.pdf
- Dependants of Rosond Employees: Download the Rosond Bursary Application Form 2026 (Dependent of Employee) here: https://www.rosond.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rosond-bursary-application-form-2026-dependent-of-employee.pdf
Step 2: Email your full application
Once you’ve completed your form and gathered all your supporting documents, send everything to:
Email: [email protected]
Important Subject line: Rosond Bursary 2026
Heads up: Applications sent through other channels (like social media DMs or hand-delivered) might not be processed. Stick to email!
Key Dates to Remember:
- Bursary Closing Date: 16 November 2025. Make sure your application is in by this date – late applications won’t be considered.
- Feedback to Shortlisted Candidates: By 31 January 2026.
If this sounds like the perfect bursary for your future, don’t wait – apply now and explore more amazing South African bursaries right here on Bursaries Room!
