Gibela Transport Rail: Bursaries 2024

Gibela is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Company: Gibela Transport Rail
Location: South Africa
Closing date: 02 February 2024

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies at University, University of Technology and TVET College, within the following fields

University and University of Technology:

• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Technology
• Logistics Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Supply Chain

TVET College:

• Boiler-makers
• Control and instrumentation technicians
• Electricians
• Fitters and Turners
• Mechanics
• Millwrights
• Pattern-makers
• Plumbers
• Vehicle-builders
• Welders

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• TVET students full tuition fees and a book allowance.
• University and University of Technology students full tuition fees, book allowance, accommodation and meals.

NB. Bursaries are granted for one year at a time and are renewed each year based on satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility Requirements for the Bursary

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

University and University of Technology students:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 6 for Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 5 for English in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record and be able to show potential for academic success
• You must be in financial need
• Current 1st and 2nd year students are encouraged to apply

TVET students:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 4 for Mathematics, Science and English in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record and be able to show potential for academic success
• You must be in financial need
• Current N3 and N4 students are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Required Documents:

Students who meet the minimum eligibility criteria, can apply by submitting copies of the following supporting documentation:

• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record (certified copies)
• Short Curriculum Vitae
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed or informally employed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance for admission from a TVET institution in South Africa (on institutions letterhead)

NB: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:

Via Email: [email protected] (Insert the words “Gibela Bursary 2024 TVET” or “Gibela Bursary 2024 University” in the email subject line)

Fax: 086 246 2666