Key Facts
- Status
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- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2026
Eligibility Requirements
- Resides in Saldanha Bay Municipal area
- University exemption, average pass ≥ 65%
- ≥ 65% in English and Mathematics
- Not already holding another bursary
- Not related to a Kropz employee or contractor
- Preference to candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds
Documents Needed
- Latest academic statement of results
- Certified IDs of applicant, parents or guardian
- Enrolment/acceptance letter (if available)
- Proof of permanent residential address
About Kropz Elandsfontein Bursary
The Kropz Elandsfontein Bursary is offered by Kropz Elandsfontein (Pty) Ltd, the phosphate-mining company that operates the Elandsfontein mine near Hopefield on South Africa's West Coast, as part of its social and labour plan commitments to the Saldanha Bay Municipal area. It funds university and college study in engineering, science and related fields for local residents, in exchange for a signed study-agreement commitment to the company.
Funding Details
Eligible fields: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining, Geology, Environmental Science, Health & Safety Management, Accounting. Specific rand value/coverage not publicly detailed - confirm with Kropz.
Where You Can Study
Any accredited South African university or college; not restricted to a named institution.
About Kropz Elandsfontein
Kropz Elandsfontein (Pty) Ltd is a South African rock-phosphate mining and processing company and the operating subsidiary through which Kropz plc, an AIM-listed exploration and mine-development group, runs its flagship …
View full provider profile →- Address
- 1st Floor, 43 Plein Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
- Phone
- +27 21 930 0927
- jacqueline@kropz.com
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Residents of the Saldanha Bay Municipal area (Western Cape) enrolled or planning to enrol full-time at an accredited university/college, with university exemption and an average pass of at least 65% (including English and Mathematics).
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Questions about this application?
Contact Kropz Elandsfontein directly:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply, and what were the most recent dates?
Applicants complete the official application form, available via Kropz's published QR code or from the SLP and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, and submit it with all certified supporting documents by email, historically to jacqueline@kropz.com, with the bursary year in the subject line. Incomplete or late applications are not considered. For the most recently confirmed round, applications closed on 20 November 2025 for the 2026 academic year; exact dates for the next intake had not yet been published at the time this listing was last checked.
Is there a work-back obligation? Yes - successful applicants sign a study-agreement contract with Kropz.
Can I apply from outside Saldanha Bay? No.
Contact: SLP & Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, jacqueline@kropz.com.
