Seriti Bursary Programme South Africa 2026

🔴 SERITI BURSARY 2027 STATUS: NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Latest verified intake: 2026 | Previous closing date: 22 December 2025 | 2027 opening date: Not yet announced | 2027 closing date: Not yet announced | Last verified: 26 August 2026

The Seriti Bursary 2027 has not yet been officially announced. The latest Seriti bursary programme that could be verified was for the 2026 academic year, and applications for that intake closed on 22 December 2025.

Seriti’s bursary programme supports students studying disciplines relevant to the mining industry, including engineering, mining, geology, environmental studies, mine surveying and Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene Engineering (VOHE). However, the fields, requirements, benefits and application dates for the 2027 intake have not yet been confirmed.

This page separates the current 2027 position from information published for the previous 2026 intake, so that students do not mistake an old bursary advert for a current application.

Seriti Bursary 2027 Status

Important: The 2026 Seriti Bursary application has closed. The previous application reference and vacancy should not be used as a 2027 application. Applicants should wait for the new official Seriti bursary announcement and use the application route specified in that notice.

Seriti Bursary 2027 Quick Summary

Information	Current position
Bursary provider	Seriti
Academic year	2027
Status	Not yet announced
2027 opening date	Not yet announced
2027 closing date	Not yet announced
Previous intake	2026
Previous closing date	22 December 2025
Latest verified fields	Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mine Surveying, Geology, Environmental and VOHE
Latest verified academic requirement	Average above 60%
Latest verified study level	2nd, 3rd or 4th year; Honours for Geology and Environmental applicants
Latest verified funding	Tuition, accommodation, meals, books, pocket money and a once-off laptop allowance
2027 application	Not currently available

What Is the Seriti Bursary?

The Seriti Bursary is a tertiary education funding programme offered by Seriti to support students pursuing disciplines relevant to the mining industry.

Seriti’s official sustainability information states that the company has established a bursary scheme for students interested in disciplines within the mining industry. The scheme considers students from Seriti’s host communities but also extends to the general public, employees and their children.

Seriti is a South African black-owned and controlled energy and mining company. Its operations and business interests include coal mining and energy-related activities, making technical and scientific qualifications particularly relevant to its skills-development objectives.

Seriti Bursary Fields of Study

The 2027 fields of study have not yet been officially confirmed. The latest verified Seriti bursary advert was for 2026 and listed the following fields:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Mine Surveying
• Geology
• Environmental
• Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene Engineering (VOHE)

Geology and Environmental applicants could also apply at Honours level under the 2026 programme.

These fields represent the latest published programme and should not be treated as a confirmed 2027 list until Seriti releases its new bursary advert.

Who Can Apply for the Seriti Bursary?

Seriti has not yet published the eligibility requirements for the 2027 bursary. The requirements below are therefore based on the latest verified 2026 programme and are provided as historical guidance.

• Applicants had to be South African citizens.
• Applicants had to study full-time.
• Applicants had to be enrolled in an approved qualification in one of the funded disciplines.
• Students had to be entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study.
• Honours applicants were accepted for Geology and Environmental studies.
• Applicants had to achieve an average above 60%.
• Applicants had to study at a recognised South African university or university of technology.
• First-year students were not eligible under the 2026 programme.
• Bridging and foundation programmes were not eligible.
• Applicants receiving another bursary or sponsorship were not eligible.

The 2026 programme also indicated a focus on students from Seriti’s local communities. Applicants should therefore check the 2027 advert carefully for any updated community, residency or other preference requirements.

Seriti Bursary Requirements

Because the 2027 application has not yet been announced, there is no confirmed 2027 list of requirements. However, the latest 2026 programme indicates the type of applicant Seriti was seeking.

• South African citizenship
• Full-time tertiary study
• Study in one of Seriti’s approved disciplines
• Entry into the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
• Average above 60%
• Study at a recognised South African university or university of technology
• Compliance with the programme’s bursary and sponsorship conditions

Do not assume that the 2026 requirements will automatically apply to 2027. The new official Seriti advert should be treated as the final authority when it is released.

What Does the Seriti Bursary Cover?

Seriti has not yet confirmed the funding package for the 2027 academic year. The latest verified 2026 programme provided several forms of financial support.

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Book allowance
• Pocket money
• Once-off laptop allowance

The 2026 programme also specified certain exclusions, including previous-year failed subjects or modules and outstanding tuition fees and associated interest.

There is no confirmed fixed rand amount for the Seriti Bursary 2027. The 2027 benefits and allowances should therefore be confirmed from the new official bursary documentation rather than estimated from the previous programme.

How to Apply for the Seriti Bursary 2027

There is currently no verified Seriti Bursary 2027 application available. The 2026 application has closed, so applicants should not use the previous application reference or old vacancy as a 2027 application.

When Seriti publishes the 2027 bursary programme, applicants should follow the application route stated in the new official advert.

Step 1: Check the 2027 requirements

Confirm the approved fields, academic requirements, year of study, citizenship requirements and any community or residency conditions before starting the application.

Step 2: Use the official Seriti application route

Seriti directs people interested in careers, bursaries and internships to its recruitment portal. Once the 2027 bursary is listed, applicants should use the current vacancy or application route provided by Seriti.

Step 3: Prepare the requested documents

Prepare the documents listed in the 2027 advert. Do not assume that the document requirements from the 2026 application will remain unchanged.

Step 4: Complete the application

Enter your personal, academic and qualification information accurately and ensure that the information supplied matches your supporting documentation.

Step 5: Submit before the deadline

Once Seriti announces the 2027 closing date, submit the application before the stated deadline. Do not assume that late applications will be accepted unless Seriti specifically says so.

Documents Required for the Seriti Bursary

The exact documents for the 2027 intake have not yet been published.

For reference, the latest 2026 application requested supporting documentation such as identification, academic results, registration or acceptance information, a CV and proof of residence. Applicants were also required to meet the relevant certification requirements.

This previous document list should be used only for preparation. The 2027 Seriti application advert will determine the final document requirements.

Seriti Bursary Selection Process

The latest verified programme used academic performance and the applicant’s registration information as part of the selection process. Shortlisted applicants were contacted, while applicants who did not receive a response within the stated period were advised to regard their applications as unsuccessful.

The exact selection process and notification period for the 2027 intake have not yet been announced.

Vacation Work and Work-Back Obligation

The 2026 Seriti bursary programme included provisions relating to vacation work and a work-back obligation after graduation, depending on business needs at the time.

This does not mean that every Seriti bursary recipient automatically has a fixed work-back period equal to the number of years funded. The precise conditions are determined by the applicable bursary agreement.

The 2027 conditions have not yet been published. Applicants who receive an offer should read the bursary agreement carefully before accepting the award.

Seriti Bursary Closing Date

The Seriti Bursary 2027 closing date has not yet been announced.

The latest verified Seriti bursary intake was for 2026 and closed on 22 December 2025. This previous date should not be presented as the 2027 deadline.

There is also no verified basis for giving a specific 2027 opening or closing month at this stage. Applicants should wait for Seriti’s official announcement rather than relying on an estimated date.

What If You Missed the Seriti Bursary Deadline?

If you were looking for the Seriti Bursary because you need funding for the 2027 academic year, you do not have to wait for Seriti’s next announcement before looking at other opportunities.

Visit the Engineering Bursaries South Africa page on Grads24 to compare other bursaries for engineering, mining and related fields.

You can also check the Grads24 Bursary Alerts page for other opportunities that may currently be accepting applications.

If you are studying a field such as Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Geology, look at other relevant opportunities rather than waiting indefinitely for the Seriti application to open.

Seriti Bursary Contact Details

• Telephone: +27 (0) 11 047 7000
• Email: info@seritiza.com
• Contact page: Seriti official contact page

Seriti’s official contact information also directs people interested in bursaries and internships to its recruitment portal. Applicants should use the current official recruitment route when the 2027 bursary is published.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Seriti Bursary 2027

Is the Seriti Bursary 2027 open?

No verified 2027 application has been announced as of 26 August 2026. The latest verified programme was the 2026 bursary, which closed on 22 December 2025.

When does the Seriti Bursary 2027 close?

The 2027 closing date has not yet been announced. The previous 2026 application closed on 22 December 2025.

When will the Seriti Bursary 2027 open?

Seriti has not yet announced a confirmed 2027 opening date. Do not rely on an estimated opening month until the company publishes the new bursary information.

What fields does the Seriti Bursary fund?

The 2027 fields have not yet been confirmed. The latest verified programme included Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mine Surveying, Geology, Environmental and VOHE.

What are the Seriti Bursary requirements?

The 2027 requirements have not yet been announced. Under the latest verified 2026 programme, applicants generally needed to be South African citizens, study full-time in an approved field, enter their 2nd to 4th year and achieve an average above 60%.

Does Seriti fund first-year students?

First-year students were not eligible under the 2026 programme. Seriti has not yet confirmed whether this requirement will remain the same for 2027.

Does the Seriti Bursary cover accommodation?

Accommodation and meals were included in the latest verified 2026 funding package. The 2027 funding package has not yet been confirmed.

Does the Seriti Bursary provide a laptop?

The 2026 programme included a once-off laptop allowance. Seriti has not yet confirmed whether this benefit will remain available in 2027.

How much does the Seriti Bursary pay?

There is no confirmed fixed rand amount for the 2027 Seriti Bursary. The latest verified programme provided specific benefits rather than publishing one universal bursary amount.

Does the Seriti Bursary have a work-back obligation?

The 2026 programme included a work-back obligation depending on business needs at the time. The exact conditions for 2027 have not yet been published.

Where do I apply for the Seriti Bursary?

Seriti directs bursary applicants to its recruitment portal. There is currently no verified 2027 bursary application available, so applicants should not use the old 2026 vacancy or reference number as a 2027 application.

Official Sources and Last Verification

This page distinguishes the current 2027 position from the latest available 2026 Seriti bursary information. Priority was given to Seriti’s official company, sustainability, contact and recruitment information, together with the latest available Seriti bursary advert.

Last verified: 26 August 2026.

Important: Information about fields, requirements, benefits, documents and conditions from the 2026 programme is historical reference information. It should not be interpreted as confirmed 2027 information until Seriti publishes its new bursary programme.

Seriti Bursary 2027: What Applicants Should Do Now

The most important point for students searching for the Seriti Bursary 2027 is that the new intake has not yet been officially announced. The previous 2026 programme closed on 22 December 2025.

While waiting for the next announcement, prospective applicants can use the previous requirements as preparation, but should not assume that the same fields, academic requirements, funding benefits or application documents will apply to 2027.

Keep checking the official Seriti recruitment route and the Grads24 Engineering Bursaries South Africa page for updates and other funding opportunities.