Financing your studies can be a serious headache, especially in South Africa. Fortunately, numerous bursary programs exist to support hardworking and committed students like you.
One such program is the Columbus Stainless Bursary which is offered by Columbus Stainless, a leading South African stainless steel producer.
About the Columbus Stainless Bursary
The Columbus Stainless Bursary aims to support academically talented students from the Middelburg/Witbank area in Mpumalanga who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in specific engineering and related fields.
The bursary covers the full cost of tuition fees and offers additional benefits like:
- Living allowance: Provides financial assistance for living expenses.
- Books and stationery allowance: Helps cover the cost of academic materials.
- Potential in-house training: Upon successful completion of their degree, bursary recipients may be eligible for specialized training programs at Columbus Stainless.
Columbus Stainless Bursary Application Form
Applications for the Columbus Stainless Bursary are normally advertised in local newspapers and at leading South African universities.
It is important for you to check the Columbus Stainless website and local newspapers regularly for application announcements, as the application period usually opens in July and closes in August of each year.
Once the application period opens, you can download the application form from the Columbus Stainless website or collect it from participating universities.
The completed form, along with all required supporting documents, must be submitted by the closing date. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Columbus Stainless Bursary Requirements
If you wish to be eligible for the Columbus Stainless Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:
- South African Citizenship: You must be a South African citizen.
- Residency: You must reside in the Middelburg/Witbank area of Mpumalanga province.
- Matriculation: You must be currently in your matric year (Grade 12) and be eligible to begin your studies in the following academic year.
- Study Field: You must be planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree in one of the following fields:
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Material Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Academic Performance: You must have a strong academic record, with a minimum overall average of 70%.
- University Acceptance: You must be provisionally accepted to study at a recognized university in South Africa.
Columbus Stainless Bursary Closing Date
The application deadline for the Columbus Stainless Bursary usually falls at the latter part of each year. The last application window closed on 30 September 2023.
Though the new application cycle has not began yet, you can verify the next closing date on the Columbus Stainless website or application materials to ensure your application is submitted on time.
For inquiries regarding the Columbus Stainless Bursary, you can contact Columbus Stainless at 013 247 9111 or send them your queries through their website.