South32 invites students to submit applications for the Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.
Bursary application closing date is 31 October 2024.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the King Cetshwayo District (KwaZulu-Natal), for undergraduate studies within the following fields:
- Commerce, Law and Management (Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Business Science and Law)
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering, Built Environment and Architecture (all disciplines)
- Health Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, etc)
- Humanities (Arts, Social Science, Education, etc)
- Science (Mathematical, Physical, Earth, Actuarial and Biological Sciences)
- * Other fields of study may also be considered
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview and assessment.
If you do not receive any feedback by 30 November 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time, and are renewable based on academic performance and conduct.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must reside within the King Cetshwayo District, in KwaZulu-Natal province
- You must be under 21 years old
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards a Degree or Diploma, within one of the fields listed above, in 2025
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
- Preference will be given to students from designated groups
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at: Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary Application 2025
Applicants must use the following promotional code when applying or tracking their application: Hillside 25
Submit copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Full academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residence (copy of municipal account for water and lights/ letter from a Council member or Chief)
