Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- First-year applicants or continuing undergraduates
- Studying Engineering, Mining, Finance, IT, HR, Business, or Safety and Environmental Management
- Minimum academic average requirements vary by field (approximately 60-70% in the most recent cycle)
- Preference given to residents of Emalahleni and Steve Tshwete local municipalities, Mpumalanga
- Preference given to historically disadvantaged individuals
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified academic transcripts or matric certificate
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a university or university of technology
- Proof of residence (for municipality preference)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
About Mwelase Group of Companies Bursary
The Mwelase Group of Companies Bursary is offered by the Mwelase Group of Companies, a 100% black-owned Mpumalanga-linked mining services group, for students pursuing Engineering, Mining, Finance, IT, HR, Business, or Safety and Environmental Management. In its most recent cycle, the group made 16 bursaries available across both incoming first-year students and continuing undergraduates.
The bursary is renewable each year subject to satisfactory academic performance, and gives preference to students from the Emalahleni and Steve Tshwete local municipalities in Mpumalanga, where much of the group's mining operations are based, as well as to historically disadvantaged individuals more broadly.
Funding Details
Covers tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, meals, accommodation, and compulsory academic excursions or seminars where applicable. The bursary is renewable annually based on satisfactory academic performance.
Where You Can Study
Open to students at South African universities and universities of technology offering relevant Engineering, Mining, Finance, IT, HR, Business, or Safety and Environmental Management qualifications.
About Mwelase Group of Companies
The Mwelase Group of Companies is a 100% black-owned South African company, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The group specialises in opencast mining services, coal processing, logistics, and m…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Both first-year applicants and continuing undergraduates may apply. In its most recent cycle, published minimum requirements for first-year applicants were around 70% for Mathematics and Science for engineering-related fields, and around 60% for technical fields and for Mathematics/Accounting in Commerce-related fields. Preference is given to residents of the Emalahleni and Steve Tshwete local municipalities in Mpumalanga, and to historically disadvantaged individuals.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds this bursary?
The Mwelase Group of Companies, a 100% black-owned mining services group operating in the Emalahleni coal-mining region of Mpumalanga.
How many bursaries are awarded?
The group made 16 bursaries available in its most recently published cycle, across several fields of study.
Do I need to live in Mpumalanga to qualify?
No, but preference is given to applicants from the Emalahleni and Steve Tshwete local municipalities.
Can continuing students apply, or only first-years?
Both - the programme supports incoming first-year students as well as students already enrolled.
When will I hear back after applying?
In the most recent cycle, shortlisted applicants were contacted within 21 days of the closing date; no further contact within that window meant the application was unsuccessful.
When does the next cycle open?
The group has not yet published dates for its next intake. Its most recent cycle closed on 20 February 2026 - a guide to expected timing, but confirm directly with the group before relying on it.
