De Beers Bursary 2026 Requirements & How to Apply

The De Beers Bursary offers significant support for students in mining-related and engineering fields, and places are limited. 

If you qualify, preparing your documents early will give you the best chance to meet the deadline.

About the Organisation

De Beers is a major diamond mining and exploration company operating in South Africa and internationally. 

It handles many parts of the diamond value chain, including mining, sorting, trading, and retail. 

De Beers invests in human capital through bursary programs in the regions where it operates.

Fields of Study Funded

Here are some of the fields supported by the De Beers Bursary:

1. Mining Engineering
2. Metallurgical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical Engineering
5. Accounting
6. Human Resources Management
7. Mineral Resource Management (including Geology, Geotech, Survey)

Benefits for Recipients

The bursary typically covers:

1. Tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, and accommodation.
2. A student allowance and sometimes meals.
3. Laptop allowance in certain cases.
4. Vacation work opportunities during university holidays.

Eligibility Criteria

You must meet most or all of the following:

1. Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
2. Have completed Matric or are currently in Matric.
3. Achieve strong results in Mathematics and Science. Some listings say a minimum APS of 5 in Matric for Maths and Science.
4. Be enrolled full-time in one of the supported fields at a recognised South African university or university of technology.
5. Not receive another bursary from a company for the same period.
6. Preference is often given to students from communities near De Beers operations (e.g., Limpopo municipalities such as Blouberg or Musina).

How to Apply

1. You must submit copies of various required documents (certified where needed).
2. Submit via email to De Beers’ recruitment email: [email protected].
3. You may also deliver documents in person (Human Resources Office in Timbila) or drop off in designated community boxes.

Required Documents

You will likely need:

1. Certified Matric certificate or proof of Matric completion.
2. Full academic record or transcript showing most recent results.
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Proof of residence or proof of place of birth in the relevant municipalities (e.g., Blouberg or Musina).
5. A letter from the local municipality or tribal council confirming residence (dated recently).

Closing Date

According to listings, the closing date for the De Beers Bursary in some recent cycles was 21 January.

You must apply before the deadline; applications received after will likely not be accepted.

Contact Details

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 015 575 2691 / +27 11 403 0933