Author Archives: Harrison

Bursaries for Engineering

Bursaries for Engineering Including – Civil Engineering – Electronic Engineering – Mechanical Engineering Engineering is not only for a select few and offers a wide field of study.  Engineering provides professional careers in many industries with boundless opportunities for South African students.  Bursaries are made available to passionately motivated students that are faced with dire… Read More »

National Treasury Bursaries

National Treasury Bursaries The National Treasury Department aims to assist candidates in need of financial aid to complete their studies in what they consider to be critical and scarce skills that are needed within the National Treasury Department.  They offer students the opportunity to gain such skills and qualifications to further their careers and provide… Read More »

ABSA Bursaries

ABSA Bursaries ABSA understands that life can be difficult and sometimes assistance is needed to reach one’s goals in life which in turn leads to a success and fulfilling career.  ABSA offers candidates who are motivated as well as dedicated to follow a career into the world of finance with bursaries to help them achieve… Read More »

CSIR Bursaries

CSIR Bursaries The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is Africa’s leading scientific research and development organisation; one which has implemented several projects throughout the continent in support of cutting-edge science, engineering and technology (SET). In order to continue to achieve their goals, CSIR bursaries are offered to individuals who are bright, passionate about… Read More »

Investec Bursary

Investec Bursary ABOUT THE BURSAR Founded in 1974 in Johannesburg, South Africa by trio Ian Kantor, Larry Nestadt and Errol Grolman, Investec are now based not only in South Africa; but also in Australia and the United Kingdom. Investec are a global banking and asset management group, who provide a range of financial services and… Read More »

Glencore (XSTRATA) Bursaries

Glencore (XSTRATA) Bursaries Xstrata/Glencore mine believes in values and making a difference.  They offer equal opportunities with less red tape.  They see themselves as being different from other mines while also encouraging individualism within the workforce, as no two people are the same.  They care deeply for the community, building lasting relationships with ‘safe ethical work… Read More »

Eskom Bursaries

About Eskom Bursaries Eskom, Africa’s largest producer of electricity, is offering different types of bursary schemes to South African candidates who intend to further their skills and education at recognized higher education institutions. With steadily expanding industrial, commercial and mining activities, and an ever-present need for competent, skilled workers within the industry, Eskom’s bursary schemes… Read More »

Specific Programs Covered by Funza Lushaka Bursary

The following are the specific programmes covered under the Funza Lushaka Bursary programme What programmes will be funded? Bachelor of Education (BEd) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Distance education and part-time students are eligible for a bursary provided they are eligible in all other respects. The Priority Areas Are: Foundation phase (i.e. Grades R-3): Foundation phase specialization… Read More »