Engineering students who are passionate about startting a caeer in mining, are invited to apply for financial assistance from Implats. Are you one of them? The Implats Bursary Programme 2026 could be the opportunity you needed to turn your life around. If you meet the bursary’s eligibility criteria and your studies are in line with the selected fields of study, it is time to start applying for funding.
About Implats
Implats is a mining company operating in South Africa with a primary focus on platinum. Since it was founded, Implats has grown to become one of global giants that plays a significant role in platinum group metals.
The company in large scale and high quality productions in mines and processing facilities in South Africa. It has a large presence in Rustenburg and operates Impala Platinum Mine and Marula Platinum Mine.
Implats is not just a mining company but is also involved in a number of projects that focus on sustainable mining practices. This is because it conducts its operations in a manner that responds to social needs while aiming to minimize environmental impact. These projects contribute meaningfully to the communities where it does its mining business.
Study Fields Covered by the Implats Bursary
Implats is making the following bursary opportunities available to students who need financial support to complete their studies. Pursued studies must be one of the following:
- BCom in Accounting
- BCom in Human Resources
- Chemical Engineering
- BSc in Chemistry
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Extractive Metallurgy
- Geology (Mining/ Exploration)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Nursing
- Survey (Mining)
- Teaching
Who Is Eligible for the Implats Bursary?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a citizen of South Africa
- You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
- You must be studying or intending to study towards one of qualifications in study fields above
- You must have achieved university exemption
- You must have obtained a minimum of 60% pass mark in English, Science, and Mathematics in Matric
Interested students who wish to apply can read more details of the bursary on Implats website.
Implats Bursary Programme – Value and Benefits
Successful applicants will receive financial support towards these expenses below:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation fees
- Cash living allowance
- Computer allowance (only applies to second year students and upwards)
How To Apply?
Interested students who wish to apply for the bursary must download Implats Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)
- A certified copy of your ID
- A certified copy of your Matric/Grade 11 latest results if you are presently doing your Matric
- A certified copy of your Matric certificate if completed already
- Students already at tertiary must submit a certified copy of their academic results
- Proof that you have been accpeted by a tertiary institution
- Proof of your address ( a letter from your local councillor or traditional leader)
Send your complete application form for the Implats Bursary Programme with all supporting documents by post to:
Impala Platinum Bursary Department
PO Box 5683
Rustenburg
0300
Deadline
The closing date for all applications is 30 September 2025 – late submissions will disqualify you.
Bursary Contact Details
- Telephone number: 014 569 0088
- Email address: [email protected]
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