We also administer scholarships which are similar to bursaries but they don’t normally carry a service obligation or employment contract. They are usually awarded by Trust or Non-Profits such as Foundations. The awards are made on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Successful recipients of a scholarship are free to explore any work opportunities after graduation. Please see the table below for the scholarships we have on offer.
Name of Trust/Foundation | Grade 12 | University | University of Technology | Sponsored fields of study | Academic merit | Financial Need | Other useful information | |
1 | W K Kellogg Foundation (USA) | Yes | Yes | No | Social Work, Education, Nursing, Medicine, Agriculture | Overall average above 65% | Yes | The is a full scholarship and community engagement is required annually. |
2 | Oppenheimer Memorial Trust | Yes | No | No | Any field | Overall average above 75% | Yes | This is full scholarship |
3 | Norman Wevell Trust | No | No | Yes | All mining disciplines: Mine Survey, Geology, Metallurgy, Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and Chemical | Overall average above 65% | Yes, a means test will be conducted. NSFAS missing middle criteria can also be applied | This is a top up bursary to cover finanial shortfalls |
4 | R B Hagart Trust | No | Yes | Yes | Any field | Overall average above 65% | Yes, a means test will be conducted. NSFAS missing middle criteria can also be applied | This is a top up bursary to cover finanial shortfalls |
5 | Robert Niven Trust | No | Yes | Yes | All mining disciplines: Mine Survey, Geology, Metallurgy, Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and Chemical | Overall average above 65% | Yes, a means test will be conducted. NSFAS missing middle criteria can also be applied | This is a top up bursary to cover finanial shortfalls |
6 | Komatsu Development Trust | No | Yes | No | All mining disciplines: Mine Survey, Geology, Metallurgy, Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and Chemical | Overall average above 60% | Yes, a means test will be conducted. NSFAS missing middle criteria can also be applied | Preference will be given females |
7 | Pioneer Foods, Education Community Trust | Yes | Yes | Yes | Any discipline within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry | Overall average above 60% | Yes | BEE requirements and student from disadvantaged background only |