Bursaries

Northam Booysendal Platinum Mine

Northam Booysendal Platinum Bursary

Engineering 7 July 2026 Chamu application

Bursary for Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Geology and Mining Engineering studies.

Closes
7 July 2026
Academic reqs
4
Application
Handled by Chamu

Funding details

Fields covered
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology and Mining Engineering.
Coverage value
See provider for the confirmed funding package.

Eligibility

  • Currently in Matric or has completed Matric
  • Studying or intending to study towards one of the listed fields
  • Studying, registered or accepted at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • Current Matric applicants need the listed Mathematics, Physical Science and Language thresholds
  • Current tertiary students need at least 60% overall average for major subjects
  • Hard-working and self-motivated
  • Preference for students from Mashishing, Roossenekal and Steelpoort

Academic requirements

Mathematics 60% Physical Sciences 60% Language 50% Overall average 60% average

Northam lists a 50% Language requirement.

Current tertiary students need 60% overall average for major subjects.

Supporting documents

These are the files Chamu will attach to your bursary application.

One academic file required
Covering letter

A short letter introducing the applicant and motivation for the bursary.

Certified copy of ID document Required

Upload the front and back if they are separate files.

Curriculum Vitae Required

Current CV with education, achievements, and activities.

Certified copy of Matric certificate Academic

Required if Matric has been completed. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Full academic record or transcript Academic

Use tertiary institution letterhead where available. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Grade 12 marks Academic

Latest Grade 12 marks are accepted when Matric is not complete.

Grade 11 marks Academic

Grade 11 final marks may support current Matric applications.

Family IDs

Certified ID copies for parents, legal guardian, or spouse, if financial need applies.

Proof of income

Payslips, employment letters, or retrenchment letters for parents or guardians. Not needed for SASSA grant recipients.

Special case documents

Disability Annexure A or Vulnerable Child Declaration, if applicable.