Orion Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ORION

Orion stands out as a premier global provider of carbon black, a versatile solid carbon material available in powder or pellet form. Tailored to meet precise customer requirements, it serves critical roles in tires, coatings, inks, batteries, plastics, and a broad spectrum of high-performance specialty applications. Known for its ability to enhance durability, conductivity, reinforcement, color, tint, and UV protection, carbon black is indispensable across industries. With innovation centers across three continents and 15 state-of-the-art production facilities worldwide, Orion boasts the industry’s most comprehensive array of production processes, cementing its reputation for excellence and adaptability.
 

ABOUT THE ORION BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Orion Engineered Carbons is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality (Eastern Cape), for diploma/ degree studies within the following fields:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

 

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MORE ABOUT THE ORION BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 10 January 2025 and invited to attend interviews. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Bursaries are awarded for one academic year and are renewable each year, depending on academic performance.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Orion Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ORION 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 reside within the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province
  • You must reside within a previously disadvantaged area
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric (Umalusi)
  • You must have achieved a minimum APS pass rate of 5 for Mathematics and Science in Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ORION BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Orion Bursary Application 2025

Please use the following promotional code when applying/ tracking your application: Orion2025

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Orion bursary.
 

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)
  • Matric June results/ Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full Academic record, if currently studying
  • Proof of residence

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ORION BURSARY

13 December 2024.
(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 Career Wise (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
Tel: 011 258 4464 / 0860 100 7787
Email: info@careerwise.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Career Wise or Orion 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 in December 2024.

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