Columbus Stainless Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – COLUMBUS STAINLESS

Columbus Stainless was founded in 1966, is part of the Acerinox Group of companies and is the sole producer of stainless steel on the African Continent. Located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, the company is a major supplier of stainless steel into Africa and internationally.

Stainless steel is durable, 100% recyclable and a preferred metal for the future. Columbus Stainless produces a range of products, including Cold Rolled Coil; Cold Rolled Sheet; Hot Rolled Coil; Hot Rolled Sheet; Hot Rolled Plate; Hot Rolled Black Coil; as well as Slit coil.
 

ABOUT THE COLUMBUS STAINLESS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Columbus Stainless is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Industrial Engineering (BEng) undergraduate studies.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE COLUMBUS STAINLESS BURSARY PROGRAMME

Columbus Stainless offers all-inclusive bursary funding.

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 Columbus Stainless Bursary.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 2 weeks of the bursary closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COLUMBUS STAINLESS 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 studying full-time towards a Industrial Engineering (B.Eng) Degree (the bursary will NOT fund Diploma studies)
  • You must be entering your 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2026
  • You must have a strong academic record, with a minimum overall average of 65%
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE COLUMBUS STAINLESS BURSARY

Application must be submitted online at: Columbus Stainless Bursary Application 2026
(Reference Number: BURS2026 INDUSENG)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Columbus Stainless 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
  • Full academic record/ transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Photo of yourself (head and shoulders)
  • Any other relevant documents/ certificates/ courses

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE COLUMBUS STAINLESS BURSARY

31 October 2025.
(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 Columbus Stainless directly:
Head Office
Tel: 013 247 9111
Or submit your query via their contact page (choose the “Recruitment and Bursaries” option under the drop-down menu): https://www.columbus.co.za/contact-us.php
 

Please do NOT contact Columbus Stainless 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 October 2025.

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.