Exxaro has opened a dedicated bursary opportunity for students living with a disability. The listing is hosted on Exxaro’s recruitment portal and is aimed at South African students who are already enrolled in a qualifying diploma or degree programme at a DHET-accredited institution.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Exxaro Resources
Opportunity type: Bursary for students living with a disability
Reference number: EXX260515-1
Who it’s for: South African students living with a disability who are enrolled in a qualifying higher-education programme
Location: Centurion, Gauteng / South Africa
Study fields: Various disciplines, provided the programme meets the listing requirements
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Last verified: 31 May 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This is a focused disability-inclusion bursary. Applicants must be officially declared disabled under the Employment Equity Amendment Act and must already be enrolled in a minimum three-year diploma or degree programme at an accredited DHET institution.
Applicants should not treat this as a general matric-entry bursary. The official listing specifically refers to students who are currently enrolled, and successful bursars must maintain academic performance, attend classes, submit progress reports and participate in bursary-related initiatives.
About the sponsor
Exxaro is a South African mining and renewable-energy company with a stated purpose of “Powering Better Lives in Africa and Beyond”. The company’s operations and strategy include responsible resource development, sustainability, community impact and skills development.
Source Link: Exxaro
What it covers
The official Exxaro listing presents the opportunity as bursary support intended to reduce barriers to higher education for students living with disabilities. The public listing does not provide a detailed rand value or full itemised funding package, so applicants should confirm the final funding terms through the Exxaro recruitment process if shortlisted.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be aged between 18 and 28 years
- Must be currently enrolled in a minimum three-year diploma or degree programme
- The programme must be at an accredited Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) institution
- Must be officially declared disabled under the Employment Equity Amendment Act
- Must be prepared to maintain academic performance and submit progress updates if awarded the bursary
Documents to prepare
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of current registration or enrolment
- Latest academic record or transcript
- Proof of disability / official disability documentation
- Any additional documents requested through the Exxaro candidate profile
Closing date
12 June 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without completing the Exxaro recruitment profile
- Applying before you have proof of current enrolment
- Leaving out disability documentation
- Submitting an incomplete academic record
- Ignoring the academic-performance and progress-report obligations in the listing
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against Exxaro’s official recruitment portal, including reference number EXX260515-1, closing date, bursary classification, minimum requirements and applicant obligations.
How to apply
- Open the official Exxaro recruitment listing.
- Create or log in to your Exxaro recruitment profile.
- Complete your candidate profile fully before applying.
- Upload the required documents and submit the bursary application before the closing date.