VBKOM Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – VBKOM

VBKOM was established in 2008 by a group of five mining engineers with the aim of delivering expert technical mining consulting services to pan-African and international clients. The company is committed to identifying opportunities to expand its service offering and geographical footprint, providing real value to clients in the mining and other capital-intensive industries.

ABOUT THE VBKOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

VBKOM is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following fields:

• Geology

• Industrial Engineering

• Metallurgy

• Mining Engineering

MORE ABOUT THE VBKOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will cover the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, and accommodation.

Bursary recipients will have the opportunity to gain vacation work experience and exposure, at VBKOM’s discretion.

The bursary is renewable each year, and students will be required to submit their semester marks.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VBKOM BURSARY

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements before applying (failure to meet all criteria will result in disqualification):

• You must be a South African citizen.

• You must have completed Matric.

• You must be studying towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above.

• You must be in your 2nd year or higher of study.

• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%.

• You must be hard-working and inquisitive. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE VBKOM BURSARY

Students must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Complete the VBKOM Bursary Application 2025

Step 2: Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation via email to: bursaries@vbkom.co.za
(Insert your Name and surname (as per your ID documentation) in the email subject line).

The submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified:

• ID document (certified copy)

• Full academic record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)

• Tuition or Accommodation Fees Statement

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE VBKOM BURSARY

12 January 2025.
(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 scholarship programme, please contact VBKOM directly:
Tel: 012 654 0004
Email: bursaries@vbkom.co.za