Menar Mining Services Bursary 2024-2025
Menar Mining Services is a private investment company with interests in various mining assets, including gold, coal, manganese, anthracite, and nickel. They have investments in several mining companies, including Canyon Coal, Kangra, Sitatunga Resources, Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC), Northern 3, and Caldag Nickel.
The Menar Mining Services Bursary Program is aimed at students who aspire to pursue a career in the mining industry. Here are some key details about the program:
Fields Covered: The bursary program covers the following fields of study for the 2024-2025 academic year:
- Mining Engineering
- Environmental Science
Coverage Value & Selection: The bursary covers the following expenses:
- Full tuition fees
- Book allowance
- Accommodation
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. If you do not receive any feedback within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the Menar Mining Services Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen or a naturalized citizen of South Africa.
- Be from the Kathu or Kuruman area in the Northern Cape province.
- Be studying in one of the specified fields.
- Be registered and studying at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Have achieved a minimum result of 65% for all courses or subjects completed to date.
- Be a previously disadvantaged individual.
- Be in financial need.
- Female students and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: To apply for the bursary, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the Menar Mining Services Bursary Application Form (available in PDF format).
- Submit clear copies of the required supporting documents along with your completed application form. These documents include your ID, matric results or certificate, full tertiary academic record, proof of registration for the academic year, motivational letter, parents/guardians’ financial declaration, and proof of income.
- Note that final year-end results must be submitted within 20 days of becoming available.
- Submit your application electronically via email to: so@menar.com. Use “Menar Mining Bursary Application” as the subject line.
Closing Date: The closing date for the Menar Mining Services Bursary for the 2024-2025 academic year is June 20. Applications submitted after this date were not accepted.
Contact Information: For inquiries or more information about the bursary program, you can contact Menar Mining Services directly:
- Tel: 011 783 7996
- Email: so@menar.com / info@sitatunga.com
Please note that this information is based on the details provided in the document you provided, and it may not be up-to-date. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this bursary, it’s advisable to verify the current application process and deadlines by contacting Menar Mining Services directly or visiting their official website.
