Glencore Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – GLENCORE

Glencore was founded by billionaire Marc Rich, as Marc Rich + Co AG in 1974. Today, Glencore (short for “Global Energy Commodity Resources”), is one of the biggest globally diversified natural resource companies in the world, as well as a major marketer and producer of over 90 commodities. The companies customer base includes industrial consumers, including those in the steel; oil; automotive; power generation and food processing industries.

The company currently employs over 150 000 staff members, which include contractors, across its 90 offices, in more than 50 countries.

Glencore’s operations include 150 metallurgical and mining sites, agricultural facilities and oil production assets.
 

ABOUT THE GLENCORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Glencore Coal South Africa is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

  • Industrial Psychology
  • Occupational Hygiene
  • Rock Engineering

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Glencore Bursary.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE GLENCORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, meals and accommodation, and financial assistance to purchase of personal computer, if prescribed by the University.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to assessment and interviews as part of the selection process.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GLENCORE 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 have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be entering your 1st or 2nd year of study in 2026
  • You must have achieved a minimum of level 6 for English and Mathematics
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GLENCORE BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at:
Glencore Bursary Application 2026: Industrial Psychology
Glencore Bursary Application 2026: Occupational Hygiene
Glencore Bursary Application 2026: Rock Engineering

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Glencore bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Latest academic transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE GLENCORE BURSARY

7 March 2026.
(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 Glencore directly:
Email: bursars.groupservices@glencore.co.za
Contact page: https://www.glencore.com/south-africa/contact-us
 

Please do NOT contact Glencore if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in February 2026.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.