Glencore Bursary Requirements, Application and Closing Dates

The Glencore Bursary is offered by Glencore Coal SA and Glencore Alloys in South Africa.

Glencore runs this programme as part of its commitment to skills development, especially in engineering disciplines critical to mining and resource sectors.

Glencore Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Glencore Bursary, applicants generally need to:

1. Be a South African citizen.
2. Be in Matric (Grade 12) or already registered at a university.
3. Be studying or plan to study full-time in one of Glencore’s priority fields:
   • Electrical Engineering
   • Mechanical Engineering
   • Mining Engineering
   • Metallurgical Engineering
4. For Matric students: have a minimum level of performance in Mathematics and Physical Science — often at symbol “6” for some engineering fields.
5. For current university students: maintain a minimum average (for example, 60 %) in their studies.
6. Preferably live in or near communities where Glencore operates; proof of residence may be required.
7. Not be fully funded by another bursary provider.

What the Bursary Covers

If awarded, the Glencore Bursary typically includes:

1. Tuition fees for your approved course.
2. Accommodation and meals, depending on need and study location.
3. Prescribed textbooks.
4. Compulsory excursions or seminars (if required by your institution).
5. A personal allowance for living and study-related costs.
6. Practical work or vacation employment: Glencore often provides opportunities for bursars to gain real-work experience.

Application Process for the Glencore Bursary 

Here is how to apply for the Glencore Bursary:

1. Visit Glencore’s Graduate / Bursary Page
   Go to Glencore’s official careers website and find the bursary section for South Africa.
2. Prepare Your Documents
   You will need:
   • Certified copy of your ID.
   • Matric certificate (if applying as a school leaver), or your latest university transcript (if you are already in tertiary study).
   • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
   • Proof of residence (especially where Glencore has operations).
3. Submit Your Application
   • Complete the online application for the bursary on Glencore’s careers portal.
   • Upload your documents (ID, CV, transcripts, proof of residence).
4. Selection Process
   • Applications are screened based on academic merit, financial need, and equity goals.
   • Shortlisted candidates may be invited for assessments and interviews.
5. Award and Renewal
   
   • If successful, you sign a bursary agreement that outlines the funding and any service or work-back commitments.
   • The bursary must be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory academic performance and continuing eligibility.

Glencore Bursary Closing Date

For the 2026 Glencore Coal SA Bursary, the application closing date was 01 July 2026.

Glencore Bursary Contact Details

For enquiries about the bursary:

• Email: bursars-groupsservices@glencore.co.za
• Glencore Careers Website: Use Glencore’s South Africa careers portal for updates on bursaries and graduate programmes.
• Campus Contact: For some universities (e.g., University of Pretoria), their funding office may have Glencore bursary details. 

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