Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd (RDM) is majority owned by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH of Germany and minority owned by Denel (Pty) Ltd, South Africa. RDM is one of the leading global developers and manufacturers of defence related ammunition and rocket and missile systems, specialising in large-calibre and medium-calibre ammunition families.
The company has its head office in Somerset West, Western Cape; while their manufacturing sites are located in Wellington, Western Cape, Boskop, North West and Boksburg, Gauteng.
RDM’s main focus countries are in Asia, the Middle East, South America, South Africa and African countries.
ABOUT THE RHEINMETALL DENEL MUNITION BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Rheinmetall Denel Munition is inviting postgraduate students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2024 academic year. The bursary is aimed at students in financial need, and will provide cover for Masters and Doctoral studies, within the defence industry, for defence related programmes.
The aim of the bursary is to expand, build and develop a pipeline of future young munition professionals.
MORE ABOUT THE RDM BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition and related programme expenses.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RDM 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 citizens
- You must have completed an Honours degree
- You must be registered to study at Masters or Doctoral level, from second year programmes
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
- You must be in financial need
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RDM BURSARY
Students who meet all of the above criteria, can email Bilqees Abrahams (the RDM Training and Development Administrator) to request a copy of the application form at: [email protected]
(Insert the words “RDM Bursary Application Form Required” in the email subject line).
The list of required supporting documents will be communicated in the application email, but the following documents may be required:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Full academic transcript/ record (on institutions letterhead) (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RHEINMETALL DENEL MUNITION BURSARY
15 April.
(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, or if you need help with your application, please contact Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) directly:
Contact Person: Bilqees Abrahams (RDM Training and Development Administrator)
Email: [email protected]