Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining invites applications for its Community Bursary Scheme 2026. The listing notes that the bursary support is inclusive of (among other items) tuition fees, accommodation, a laptop and prescribed books. Applications are submitted online via the sponsor’s recruitment portal.
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining
- Where: Kathu, Northern Cape (listed location)
- Study level: Matriculants (with university acceptance) and current university students
- Fields supported: Engineering & Mine Surveying (see list below)
- What it covers: Includes tuition, accommodation, laptop and prescribed books (as stated in the listing)
- Closing date: 30 January 2026
About the sponsor
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining operates the Tshipi Borwa Mine near Kathu in the Northern Cape. The company states it is an independently operated and managed, black-empowered manganese ore producer and one of the major manganese ore exporters from South Africa.
Fields of study supported
The listing states bursaries are available for the following fields and related qualifications:
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Technology / Advanced Diploma / BSc Engineering)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (Bachelor of Technology / Advanced Diploma / BSc Engineering)
- Chemical Engineering (Metallurgy) (BSc or Advanced Diploma in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering)
- Industrial Engineering (Bachelor of Technology / Advanced Diploma / BSc Engineering)
- Mine Survey (Bachelor of Mine Surveying / Advanced Diploma: Mine Surveying)
Who can apply
Matriculants
- South African citizen, aged 18–35
- Minimum qualifying level: Bachelor pass
- Preference (per listing): learners with university acceptance for 2026 in one of the fields above
- Not eligible if you are already on another bursary scheme or receiving financial aid from another organisation/institution (as stated)
University students
- South African citizen, aged 18–35
- Enrolled full-time at a South African University or University of Technology
- Currently enrolled in one of the specified fields above
- Sound academic record (the listing mentions an average “B-symbol” and pass mark for all subjects)
- Preference (per listing): 1st-year students
Required documents
- Updated CV
- Recent academic record (and academic record for years completed, where applicable)
- Matric results or Grade 11 results with university acceptance (where applicable)
- Proof of current registration at a University/University of Technology or proof of having completed Matric (Grade 12)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of residential address
- Indicate clearly which field of study you are applying for
Closing date
Applications close on 30 January 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without selecting/clearly stating your intended field of study.
- Submitting without proof of university acceptance/registration (where required).
- Uploading incomplete academic records (especially missing prior-year transcripts for current students).
- Applying while already funded by another bursary/financial aid (the listing states these applicants won’t be considered).
- Waiting until the last day to create a profile and upload documents.
How to apply
- Open the official listing and click Apply.
- Create an applicant profile (or log in if you already have one).
- Complete the application and upload all required documents.
- Submit before the deadline.