The African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) bursary is open to students who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in fields set out by the company. The bursary is open only to South African students who are enrolled or intending to enrol in a recognised institution of higher learning in South Africa.
About African Rainbow Minerals (ARM)
The ARM is a mining company founded by Mr Patrice Motsepe in 1997. ARM is based in South Africa and has interests in a wide range of mines, including platinum and platinum group metals, iron, coal, copper, and gold. Its headquarter is based in Sandton, Johannesburg.
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is a diversified mining and minerals company headquartered in South Africa. ARM mines and beneficiates iron ore, manganese ore, chrome ore, platinum group metals (PGMs), nickel, and coal. The company also produces manganese alloys in Malaysia and has an investment in gold through its shareholding in Harmony Gold Mining Company (Harmony).
ARM is a major employer in South Africa and a significant contributor to the country’s economy. The company is committed to responsible mining and sustainable development, and has a number of initiatives in place to support these goals.
ARM’s mining operations are located in South Africa and Malaysia. The company’s iron ore mines are located in the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces of South Africa. ARM’s manganese ore mines are located in the Northern Cape province, and its chrome ore mines are located in the Limpopo province. The company’s PGM and nickel mines are located in the North West and Limpopo provinces, respectively. ARM’s coal mines are located in the Mpumalanga and Free State provinces.
Field of Study Covered by the ARM Bursary
In order for your bursary application to be considered you must be studying in the following university:
University of Pretoria (UP):
- Accounting
- Built Environment
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science / Informatics
- Electrical Engineering
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
North West University (NWU)
- Metallurgy
- Chemical and Minerals Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
What Does The Bursary Cover?
The financial assistance covers the registration fees, tuition fees, meals, accommodation, prescribed books, laptop or data allowance. The bursary is renewed annually upon submission of latest academic transcripts.
Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?
To be considered for the ARM bursary, applicants must meet the following application criteria:
- You must be a South African
- Completed Matric/Grade 12
- You must be enrolled at the Unversity of Pretoria or North West University
- Demonstrate strong academic performance
How To Apply?
All applications must be submitted by email to armbrightsparks@arm.co.za
Make sure that the title of your email reads ‘African Rainbow Minerals Bursary 2026‘
Closing Date
6 March 2026.
Documents Required
The following set of documents must accompany your ARM bursary application in order for your application to be considered:
- Your SA ID
- Your Matric/Grade12 certificate
- Your latest results (applicants already in their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of studies)
Bursary Contact Information
In case you wish to contact the bursary office you can do so by using the email address Email: ARMbrightsparks@arm.co.za
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This bursary opening was last updated in MArch 2026.
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