Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 15 March 2024
- Provider
- RBCT
- Field of study
- Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 round had been published when we checked.
Richards Bay Coal Terminal is one of the largest coal export terminals in the world. Its community bursary fund supports students from the King Cetshwayo district in engineering, IT and business fields.
About the RBCT Bursary
- Fields: BCom accounting, computer science or IT, BCom human resources, and electrical and mechanical engineering.
- Funded through RBCT’s community bursary fund.
- Preference for the King Cetshwayo District Municipality.
RBCT Bursary eligibility requirements
- South African citizen with Matric.
- Studying full-time at an accredited tertiary institution.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Preference for King Cetshwayo district residents.
How to apply for the RBCT Bursary
- Check rbct.co.za for the current community bursary form.
- Attach a certified ID, results, proof of registration, parents’ documents, income proof, a motivation letter and CV.
- Email it to spillay@rbct.co.za before the closing date.
Closing date
15 March in the last published round (2024). No 2027 date has been announced.
Contact details
- Bursary contact: Saloshini Pillay, spillay@rbct.co.za
KwaZulu-Natal students should also see the Richards Bay IDZ bursary, the Richards Bay Minerals bursary and the Mhlathuze Water bursary.
FAQs
This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.
Visit the provider’s websiteOr send your application by email:
spillay@rbct.co.za
About RBCT
Private company (coal export terminal, owned by coal producers)
Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) is one of the largest coal export terminals in the world, established in 1976 on the KwaZulu-Natal coast at Richards Bay. RBCT has expanded over the decades to a design capacity of 91…
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