The and Refinery Bursary is offered by Rand Refinery which is a leading South African matals refining and smelting company. It was established in in 1920 by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa. Today, the company remains the world’s largest integrated single-site precious metals refining and smelting complex.
The bursary programme offered by Rand Refinery aims to foster skills in key industrie and it targets undergraduates pursuing qualifications aligned with the company’s operational needs. These include fields like engineering and related disciplines. There are two funding options provided by the programme in 2026 academic year:full and partial options. They both cover study related expenses.
Fields of Study Covered by the Rand Refinery Bursary
The Rand Refinery Bursary focuses on qualifications deemed to contribute to the mining and refining sectors:
Full Coverage:
- Chemical Engineering,
- Electrical Engineering,
- Industrial Engineering,
- Mechanical Engineering,
- Robotics/Advanced Control
The full coverage offers registration and tuition fees, prescribed books and stationery, a laptop, residence or private accommodation costs, and a monthly allowance for living expenses.
Partial Coverage:
- Accounting (Chartered Accountant stream),
- Biotechnology,
- Environmental Studies,
- Human Resources,
- Information Technology.
Partial coverage includes assistance for selected costs, though specifics vary based on individual financial need assessment.
Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?
If you wish to apply, make sure you meet these requirements:
- South African citizen
- Aged between 18 and 25.
- Have passed Matric (Grade 12) with strong academic performance.
- Be in the first, second, or third year of an undergraduate programme in one of the specified fields.
- Achieve a minimum overall average of 70% for full bursaries or 65% for partial ones in recent tertiary results.
Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need and academic potential.
Bursary Value and Benefits
The funding remove financial barriers, covering expenses related to studies. Both full and partial coverage are limited to expenses incurred during study period.
How To Apply?
Apply via these official sites:
Full Coverage Bursary
(Job Ref #: RRBURSARY2026)
Partial Coverage Bursary
(Job Ref #: BURSARYPT)
Required Supporting Documents
Submissions without the following documents will get disqualified:
- A certified copy of your ID.
- A certified copy of Matric certificate
- Latest academic transcripts for university students.
- Proof of university registration and a current fee statement.
- Updated CV.
- Parents’ or guardians’ ID copies and income proof (e.g., payslips, affidavits, or social grant statements).
Closing Date
20 December 2025.
Late submissions are not accepted. Apply before the closing date.
Bursary Contact Information
For bursary related inquiries, visit the Rand Refinery official website. Refrain from contacting this bursary provider after the closing date.
See other Engineering Bursaries and bursaries still open for 2026 academic year.