Komatsu Bursary South Africa 2021 – 2022

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY – KOMATSU

Komatsu Ltd is a Japanese multinational company, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company manufactures construction, mining, forestry and military equipment, as well as diesel engines and industrial equipment. The Komatsu Group includes Komatsu Ltd. and 258 other companies.

The company is named after the city Komatsu, situated in Japan – in English “Komatsu” translates to “little pine tree”.

Komatsu South Africa is a leading supplier of Japanese-engineered mining, construction, earthmoving and utility equipment in South Africa and Southern Africa. The company first began operating on the African continent in 1962, and today has a presence in 9 Southern African countries.
 

ABOUT THE KOMATSU BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Komatsu is inviting students from the Northern Cape to apply for the bursary award, for the rest of the 2021 academic year.

The bursary will fund Degree, Diploma studies within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) sector, as well as Trade qualifications (Millwright and Heavy Earthmoving Equipment).
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KOMATSU BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be under 30 years old
  • You must reside within the Northern Cape province, in one of these areas around the Komatsu operations: Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Griekwastad, Joe Morolong, Kgatelepelo or Tsantsabane
  • You must be studying towards a STEM related qualification (degree, diploma or trade)
  • You must be enrolled and studying at an accredited tertiary institution within South Africa
  • You must be in need of financial assistance for the second semester of the 2021 academic year
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds with excellent results

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KOMATSU BURSARY

Applications must be done online at: Komatsu Bursary Application 2022
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration at a tertiary institution for the 2021 academic year (on institutes letterhead)
  • Full academic record (on institutes letterhead)
  • Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary
  • Proof of residence within the Northern Cape (affidavit or letter from ward counsellor)
  • Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or SASSA if applicable)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE KOMATSU BURSARY

30 June 2021.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Komatsu directly:
Contact page: https://komatsu.co.za/contact
 

Please do NOT contact Komatsu if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated on: 22 June 2021.