Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SOUTH32

South32, founded in 2015, is a global mining and metals company who mine and produce materials such as silver; nickel; zinc; manganese; bauxite; aluminium; alumina; lead; metallurgical coal; thermal coal and coking coal. The company operates across South Africa, Mozambique, Australia and Colombia, and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.

The commodities mined and produced by South32 are found in almost every aspect of our lives – from skyscrapers, roads, bridges and hospitals, to fueling our cars, packaging our foods and powering our homes.

The late Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi was the companies Non-executive Director prior to his death in January 2020 – the South32 bursary has been renamed in honour of him.
 

ABOUT THE DR XOLANI MKHWANAZI SOUTH32 BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

South32 is inviting students to apply for the Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi Bursary Scheme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the King Cetshwayo District (KwaZulu-Natal), for undergraduate studies within the following fields:

  • Commerce, Law and Management (Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Business Science and Law)
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Engineering, Built Environment and Architecture (all disciplines)
  • Health Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, etc)
  • Humanities (Arts, Social Science, Education, etc)
  • Science (Mathematical, Physical, Earth, Actuarial and Biological Sciences)
  • * Other fields of study may also be considered

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ABOUT THE DR XOLANI MKHWANAZI SOUTH32 BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION & RENEWAL

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview and assessment.

If you do not receive any feedback by 30 November 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time, and are renewable based on academic performance and conduct.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DR XOLANI MKHWANAZI SOUTH32 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 King Cetshwayo District, in KwaZulu-Natal province
  • You must be under 21 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards a Degree or Diploma, within one of the fields listed above, in 2025
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • Preference will be given to students from designated groups

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DR XOLANI MKHWANAZI SOUTH32 BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary Application 2025

Applicants must use the following promotional code when applying or tracking their application: Hillside 25

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary.
 

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric
  • Full academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of residence (copy of municipal account for water and lights/ letter from a Council member or Chief)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SOUTH32 BURSARY

31 October 2024 (at midnight).
(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:
Contact person: Mr Liyanda Mkhabo
Email: applications@careerwise.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Career Wise or South32 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 September 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.