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External Bursary Opportunities

Bursary opportunities are offered by some external companies, municipalities and government departments to reward academic excellence or help undergraduate students in need of financial assistance. 

Make the most of these opportunities. Make sure you adhere to the closing dates, and complete all details required. 

We add these opportunities as and when they are received, so check back regularly to see what is on offer. 

Exxcaro Bursaries for 2026

Exxaro is offering the following Engineering and Science bursaries:

  • CIVIL ENGINEERING - 2nd or 4th year of study towards BEng/BSc
  • Civil INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING – 2nd or 4th year of study towards BEng/BSc Industrial
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – 2nd year of study towards BEng/BSc Electrical
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – 2nd year of study towards BEng Mechanical
  • METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING – 2nd or 4th year of study towards BEng/BSc Metallurgical or Chemical
  • GEOLOGY – 2nd or 3rd year of study towards BSc Geology
  • MINING ENGINEERING – 2nd year of study towards BEng/BSc Mining Engineering
  • MINE SURVEYING – 3rd or Honours year of study towards BEng/BSc Mine Surveying
  • DATA SCIENCES - 3rd year of study towards BTech degree Data Sciences/BDatSci/BComp specialising in Data Sciences
 

The bursary offers full tuition coverage and accommodation, including the following allowances: Laptop, Study material, Data, Travel, Wellness, Meals. This will be supplemented by vacation work opportunities and dedicated mentorship.

Closing date: 30 November 2025 | Applications: visit www.exxaro.com/careers/ and click on the Young Talent button to apply.

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