Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY – BLACK MOUNTAIN STUDY TRUST / VEDANTA

Black Mountain Mining (BMM), owned by Exxaro Resources and Vedanta-Zinc International (VZI), is located in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The mine has been operating since 1980, but was acquired by Vedanta Resources from Anglo American in 2010.

BMM is currently comprised of a processing plant and 2 underground shafts (Swartberg Shafts and Deeps Shafts). The Swartberg shaft produces lead, copper and silver (as a by-product), while the Deeps shaft produces lead, copper, zinc and silver (as a by-product)

BMM employs approximately 1500 staff members at their current operations. They are one of the biggest private sector employers within the Northern Cape, and around 80% of their employees are originally from the Northern Cape.
 

ABOUT THE BLACK MOUNTAIN STUDY TRUST / VEDANTA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Black Mountain Study Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside in the Khai-Ma Municipal area, for Degree or Diploma studies within the following fields:

  • Agriculture
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Medical (Dietitian, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and more)
  • Social Work/ Psychology

 

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BLACK MOUNTAIN STUDY TRUST 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 permanently reside within the Khai-Ma Municipal area, in the Northern Cape Province
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Degree or Diploma qualification, in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BLACK MOUNTAIN STUDY TRUST BURSARY

Application forms can be collected from the following locations:

  • Aggeneys High School: 8 School St, Aggeneys, 8893
  • Pofadder High School: Springbok St, Pofadder, 8890
  • CLO Offices in Pella, Onseepkans, Pofadder and Witbank

 

After receiving the application form, you will find a list of documents to submit with your application. Have the following documents ready as they will likely be requested:

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full university academic record, including latest results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of University registration or admission for 2022
  • Proof of residence

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE BLACK MOUNTAIN STUDY TRUST BURSARY

8 December 2023.
(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 Vedanta-Zinc International directly:
Head Office:
Tel: 011 685 3960
 

Please do NOT contact Vedanta or the Black Mountain Study Trust 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 November 2023.

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.