Applications are open for the Samancor Chrome Bursary Programme 2027. Grade 12 learners with provisional university admission and eligible current university students can apply for technical study funding. The closing date is 2 October 2026.
At a glance
Sponsor: Samancor Chrome
Study year: 2027
Level: University undergraduate studies
Institution: Recognised South African university
Application method: Online, discipline-specific records
Closing date: 2 October 2026
Last verified: 19 September 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
The sponsor’s current advert lists nine study areas. Use the full official list below when choosing your application. The portal describes eligible current students as completing their first to third year; check the wording of your selected record against your present study stage.
About the sponsor
Samancor Chrome operates mining and smelting facilities in South Africa. Its bursary scheme develops skills relevant to those operations. Read the official Samancor Chrome bursary announcement.
What the bursary covers
The current vacancy records describe the award as a full bursary. They do not provide a detailed expense schedule or individual allowance amounts. Ask the sponsor to confirm covered costs and award conditions before accepting an offer.
Supported fields of study
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Rock Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Geology
- Mine Surveying
- Environmental Management / Safety Management
Eligibility checklist
- Be a Grade 12 learner with provisional university admission, or an eligible current university student.
- The current records invite students completing their first, second or third year at a reputable, recognised South African university.
- Choose a qualification matching an advertised discipline.
- Provide complete and accurate academic records and answer every application question.
Documents to prepare
- Copy of your ID.
- Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic results.
- University academic results, where applicable.
- Proof of provisional university acceptance, where applicable.
Check the selected application form for any additional upload or certification requirements. Review scans before uploading and retain a copy of each attachment.
Key dates
Current bursary records were posted on 16–17 September 2026. Applications close on 2 October 2026. No selection-outcome date is stated in the reviewed records.
Selection and renewal
Submitting an application does not guarantee an award. The reviewed notices do not specify renewal, vacation-work or work-back conditions. Request and read the bursary agreement before accepting funding, including any obligations attached to continued support.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using a general CV registration instead of applying to the relevant bursary record.
- Choosing the wrong discipline or overlooking its study-stage requirements.
- Uploading only part of your academic history.
- Treating the portal’s generic job fields as a promised bursary stipend or employment offer.
- Waiting until the deadline to resolve upload or account problems.
Closing date
2 October 2026. The same date appears on the official advert and the current bursary records. Allow time to complete the online process before the closing day.
Official information and enquiries
Use the sponsor’s bursary scheme page and official application portal. For assistance, use the contact options provided by the sponsor. The current records include Rock Engineering reference 06ECM2027, Geology 09ECM2027 and Safety/Environmental Management 10WCM2027.
How to apply
- Open the official bursary portal using the button below.
- Find the record matching your discipline. Use its title or reference number to narrow the search.
- Read the complete record and select Apply Now for that bursary.
- Complete the required account and application steps, answer all questions and attach the requested evidence.
- Review and submit before 2 October 2026. Keep the confirmation or reference provided.
After you submit
Monitor your email and portal for requests from the sponsor. Keep your university admission and academic information available in case updated evidence is requested.