Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary 2025-2026
About the Black Mountain Study Trust / Vedanta:
Black Mountain Mining (BMM), owned by Exxaro Resources and Vedanta-Zinc International (VZI), operates in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The mine has been in operation since 1980 and was acquired by Vedanta Resources from Anglo American in 2010.
BMM consists of a processing plant and two underground shafts: Swartberg Shafts and Deeps Shafts. The Swartberg shaft produces lead, copper, and silver as a by-product, while the Deeps shaft produces lead, copper, zinc, and silver as by-products.
The mine employs approximately 1,500 staff members, making it one of the largest private sector employers in the Northern Cape. Around 80% of the employees are originally from the Northern Cape.
Black Mountain Study Trust / Vedanta Bursary Fields Covered:
The Black Mountain Study Trust invites students from the Khai-Ma Municipal area to apply for bursary funding for the 2025-2026 academic year. The bursaries are available for Degree or Diploma studies in the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance
- Geology
- Medical (Dietitian, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, etc.)
- Social Work
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Permanent residence within the Khai-Ma Municipal area, Northern Cape Province
- Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Studying or intend to study towards a Degree or Diploma qualification in one of the specified fields
- Intending to study at a recognized and accredited South African university in 2025-2026
How to Apply for the Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary:
To apply for the bursary, follow these steps:
- Request application forms by emailing Mr. HJS Stone at hjsstone@gmail.com or CSRRequests@vedantaresources.co.za.
- Alternatively, application forms are available at:
- High schools in Aggeneys and Pofadder
- Khai-Ma Municipal offices in Onseepkans and Witbank
- CLO Offices in Pella and Pofadder
- Prepare clear copies of the required supporting documents (compulsory for application):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results (certified copy) if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate (certified copy) if completed Matric
- Full university academic record, including the latest results, if currently studying (on institution letterhead)
- Proof of university registration or admission for 2025-2026
- Proof of residence
- Submit your application and attached documents via email to hjsstone@gmail.com AND CSRRequests@vedantaresources.co.za. Use “Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary Application” as the email subject line.
Closing Date for the Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary:
The closing date for applications is 30 November. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Contact Information:
For inquiries related to this bursary program, please contact the Black Mountain Study Trust directly:
Contact person: Mr. HJS Stone Tel: 027 712 3491 Email: hjsstone@gmail.com / CSRRequests@vedantaresources.co.za
