Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary 2025-2026

Overview of Black Mountain Mining (BMM) and Vedanta

Black Mountain Mining (BMM), a joint venture between Exxaro Resources and Vedanta-Zinc International (VZI), is situated in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Established in 1980 and acquired by Vedanta Resources from Anglo American in 2010, BMM operates in a region rich in minerals. The mine consists of a processing plant and two underground shafts – the Swartberg Shafts and Deeps Shafts. The Swartberg shaft primarily produces lead, copper, and silver as a by-product, whereas the Deeps shaft yields lead, copper, zinc, and silver as a by-product. Employing around 1500 staff members, BMM is a significant private sector employer in the Northern Cape, with a majority of its workforce hailing from the region.

Black Mountain Study Trust / Vedanta Bursary Programme 2025-2026

The Black Mountain Study Trust, in collaboration with Vedanta, is offering bursaries for the 2024 academic year. This initiative is aimed at students residing in the Khai-Ma Municipal area and focuses on supporting studies in various fields at the Degree or Diploma level. The fields covered include:

• Agriculture
• Education
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Medical (including Dietitian, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and more)
• Social Work/Psychology

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary, applicants must:

• Permanently reside within the Khai-Ma Municipal area in the Northern Cape Province.
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
• Intend to study or be studying towards a Degree or Diploma qualification in one of the listed fields.
• Be accepted or planning to enroll at a recognized and accredited University in South Africa.

Application Process

Interested applicants can obtain the application forms from various locations including:

• Aggeneys High School: 8 School St, Aggeneys, 8893.
• Pofadder High School: Springbok St, Pofadder, 8890.
• CLO Offices in Pella, Onseepkans, Pofadder, and Witbank.

The following documents are typically required:

• Certified copy of the ID document.
• Certified copy of the latest Mat

ric results (if currently in Matric) or Matric certificate (if Matric is completed).

• Full academic record from the university, including latest results, if currently studying (on the institution’s letterhead).
• Proof of university registration or admission for 2025-2026
• Proof of residence in the Khai-Ma Municipal area.

Submission and Closing Date

Applicants must submit their completed application form along with the necessary documents. The closing date for the Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary is 8 December. It’s crucial to apply before the closing date to ensure that the application is considered.

Contact Information for Queries

For any questions related to this bursary programme, applicants can contact Vedanta-Zinc International directly at their head office:

• Telephone: 011 685 3960

The Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary, supported by Vedanta, offers an excellent opportunity for students from the Khai-Ma Municipal area to pursue higher education in critical fields. This initiative not only supports individual academic growth but also contributes to the development of the community and the region at large.