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ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – VBKOM
VBKOM was formed by 5 mining engineers in 2008, with the aim of delivering expert technical mining consulting services to pan-African and international clients. VBKOM remains committed to identifying opportunities to expand their service offering and geographical footprint and thus, offer true value to clients in the mining and other capital-intensive industries.
ABOUT THE VBKOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
VBKOM is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Mining Engineering
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VBKOM BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above
- You must be in your 2nd or higher year of study
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
- You must be hard-working and inquisitive
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE VBKOM BURSARY
Students must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Complete the VBKOM Bursary Application 2025
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the VBKOM Bursary.
Step 2: Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation via email to: [email protected]
(Insert your Name and surname (as per your ID documentation) in the email subject line).
The submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Full academic record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)
- Tuition or Accommodation Fees Statement
CLOSING DATE FOR THE VBKOM BURSARY
12 January 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact VBKOM directly:
Tel: 012 654 0004
Email: [email protected]