Quick Overview
Bursary Description
The Southern Sphere Platinum Bursary supports academically strong South African students from local communities in the Sekhukhune District, providing funding for studies aligned with mining, engineering, science, and technology fields.
About the Bursary and Company
Southern Sphere Platinum is a South African mineral exploration and mine development company with mineral rights for platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome in the Steelpoort region. Through its bursary programme, it invests in local talent development and community upliftment by supporting students to complete their tertiary qualifications and improve career prospects in the mining and associated sectors.
Fields Covered by the Southern Sphere Platinum Bursary
The 2026 bursary covers a wide range of programmes relevant to mining and industry demand:
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Management
- Ecology & Conservation Biology
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Geology
- Legal Studies
- Information Technology / Computer Science
- Data Science
What the Southeren Sphere Bursary Covers
Southern Sphere Platinum provides up to R200,000 per student to support study needs including:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation (university residence or approved off‑campus housing)
- Prescribed textbooks
- Meal allowance
How to apply for the Bursary Programme?
There is NO formal application form for this bursary. You must:
Gather certified copies of the following documents:
- South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Full academic record of first‑year studies
- Proof of university acceptance or registration
- Proof of residence in the Sekhukhune District
- Write a cover note or motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded the bursary
Email the complete application to:
bursaries@southernsphere.co.za
Ensure your application is received no later than 17:00 on 6 April 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further assessment such as psychometric tests or interviews. If you don't hear back from the company after 21 days, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.
Requirements & Eligibility
To qualify for the Southern Sphere Platinum Bursary 2026, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Reside in local communities within the Sekhukhune District (Limpopo)
- Be registered as a second‑year student for 2026
- Study one of the eligible fields listed below
- Have achieved a minimum average of 60% across all first‑year subjects
- Be studying at one of the approved universities:
- University of Limpopo
- North‑West University
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Pretoria
Not be receiving another bursary (exclusive). Preference may be given to students demonstrating financial need.
Required Documentation for the Funding Programme
Applicants must submit certified copies of the following documents:
• South African ID document
• Matric certificate
• Full academic record of first year of studies
• Proof of university acceptance or registration
• Proof that applicant originates from the Sekhukhune District
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How to Apply
Application Method: Email
Download the official application form
