Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 27 July 2025
- Provider
- Vergenoeg Mining Company
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 call had been published when we checked.
VerifiedNo open round · the last round we could find closed on 27 July 2025 Latest update ↓
Vergenoeg Mining Company is South Africa’s leading producer of fluorspar, a mineral used in chemicals and steelmaking. Its external bursary programme funds engineering and science students, with priority for young people from the communities around the mine.
About the Vergenoeg Mining Company Bursary
- Mainly mining, metallurgical and other engineering and geology qualifications.
- A limited number of bursaries in other fields.
- Covers tuition fees, books, meals, accommodation and a monthly allowance.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen or permanent resident.
- Studying at a recognised South African university or university of technology.
- At least 60% for all subjects in the current academic year.
- Not receiving another bursary for the same period; priority for Vergenoeg and surrounding communities.
How to apply
- Check vergenoegmine.com for a current bursary advert.
- Prepare a certified ID, academic results, proof of registration and proof of residence.
- Submit your application as the advert directs before the closing date.
Closing date
27 July 2025 at 12:00 for the 2026 round. No 2027 date has been announced.
Contact details
- Vergenoeg Mining Company: 012 543 2971
Mining and science students should also see the Mining Qualifications Authority bursary, our metallurgy bursaries page and our mining engineering bursaries page.
FAQs
1. When does the Vergenoeg bursary close for 2027? +
No 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 27 July 2025, so the 2027 round, if it runs, would normally have closed by now. Contact Vergenoeg to ask whether a later round is planned.
2. What is Vergenoeg Mining Company? +
South Africa's leading fluorspar producer, mining acid-grade fluorspar north-east of Pretoria near Rust de Winter.
3. Which fields? +
Mainly mining, metallurgical and other engineering and geology qualifications, with a limited number of bursaries in other fields.
4. What does it cover? +
Tuition fees, books, meals and accommodation, plus a monthly allowance.
5. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens or permanent residents at a recognised South African university or university of technology, with at least 60% for all subjects in the current year and no other bursary for the same period. Students from Vergenoeg and surrounding communities get priority.
6. How do I apply? +
Follow the instructions in Vergenoeg's bursary advert when a round opens, or contact the mine through vergenoegmine.com.
Update note (checked September 2026): no 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 27 July 2025, so a 2027 round on the same timing would already have closed. Contact Vergenoeg through its own website to ask whether a later round is planned. The details below are from the last published call.
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