African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) is a state-owned mining company that owns and operates the Vlakfontein mine, located within the Emalahleni Local Municipality, in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
AEMFC is currently a subsidiary of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) (SOC) Ltd, which was formed in order to supply energy through mining and supply of coal for the generation of electricity.
ABOUT THE AEMFC BURSARY PROGRAMME
African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) is inviting students residing within the Emalahleni Local Municipality area, to apply for bursary funding for the 2024 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies that can be utilised at the mine – these include STEM subjects:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Commercial Fields
MORE ABOUT THE AEMFC BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 weeks of the application closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AEMFC BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be between 16 and 25 years old
- You must reside within the Emalahleni Local Municipality area, preferably in: Phola, Ogies, Wilge, Kendal and surrounding areas in Johannesburg
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in one of the fields above, in 2024
- You must have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa
- You must be from a designated group
- You must be from a disadvantaged background or missing middle family, with a total household income of less than R400 000 per annum
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE AEMFC BURSARY
Students can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate or Matric final results (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance to study in 2024 (on institutions letterhead)
- Academic record or results, if currently studying
- Proof of residential address
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed or informally employed, grant slips if applicable)
Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
(Insert the words “AEMFC Bursary Application 2024” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE AEMFC BURSARY
30 January.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact AEMFC directly:
Contact people: Mthokozisi Phewa / Ntsebe Nkotswe
Email: [email protected]