Limberg Mining Bursary 2027, Requirements & Application

Key facts

Status
Runs each year Last closed 30 October 2023
Provider
Limberg Mining
Field of study
Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Study level
Undergraduate, High school
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

Limberg closes its round in late October each year; the 2024 round closed on 30 October 2023, and the bursary is listed as closing in October 2026 for 2027 studies.

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Limberg Mining Company operates an open-cast chrome and platinum group metals mine near Thabazimbi in Limpopo, which has been in production since 2008. Its bursary, a commitment under the mine’s social and labour plan, funds students in the two engineering disciplines the operation depends on.

About the Limberg Mining Company Bursary

The bursary funds undergraduate study at an accredited South African university or university of technology in:

  • Metallurgical engineering.
  • Chemical engineering.

It covers tuition and related study costs, with vacation work at the mine. Amounts are set out in the bursary agreement.

Limberg Bursary eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen.
  • In Matric, or have completed Matric, with strong results in Mathematics and Physical Science.
  • Enrolled, or accepted, for one of the two degrees at an accredited South African institution.
  • Preference for historically disadvantaged applicants and for the communities around the mine.

How to apply for the Limberg Bursary

  1. There is no application form. Gather certified copies of your ID, your Grade 11 and Matric results, your full academic record if you are already studying, the university’s acceptance letter and a CV.
  2. Email the documents to recruitment@limberg.co.za with the subject line “Limberg Mine Bursary 2027”.
  3. Submit before the closing date. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed at the mine.

Limberg Bursary closing date

Late October each year. Expect the end of October 2026 for the 2027 academic year.

Contact details

Metallurgy and chemical engineering students should also apply to Samancor Chrome, Tharisa and the funders on our mining engineering bursaries list.

FAQs

1. When does the Limberg bursary close for 2027? +
Limberg closes its round in late October; the 2024 round closed on 30 October 2023, and the bursary is listed as closing in October 2026 for 2027 studies. Expect a closing date at the end of October 2026 and confirm with recruitment@limberg.co.za.
2. Which fields are funded? +
Metallurgical engineering and chemical engineering only, in line with the mine's social and labour plan.
3. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens in Matric or with Matric, accepted or enrolled for one of the two degrees at an accredited South African institution, with strong results in Mathematics and Physical Science. Preference goes to historically disadvantaged applicants and to communities around the mine near Thabazimbi.
4. What does it cover? +
Tuition and related study costs, with vacation work at the mine. Amounts are set in the bursary agreement.
5. How do I apply? +
There is no form. Email certified copies of your ID, Grade 11 and Matric results, your full academic record if already studying, the university's acceptance letter and a CV to recruitment@limberg.co.za with the subject line 'Limberg Mine Bursary 2027'.
6. What is Limberg Mining Company? +
An open-cast chrome and platinum group metals mine near Thabazimbi in Limpopo that has operated since 2008.
Update note (checked September 2026): Limberg closes its round in late October each year; the 2024 round closed on 30 October 2023, and the bursary is listed as closing in October 2026 for 2027 studies. The company had not published the exact 2027 date when we checked, so expect the end of October 2026 and confirm by email. The details below are from the last published advert.

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