Columbus Stainless Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE COLUMBUS STAINLESS BURSARY COVER?

Columbus Stainless is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

Undergraduate studies:

  • Accounting Sciences (BSc) / Finance (BCom)
  • Metallurgical Engineering (B Eng)

Honours studies:

  • Material Sciences

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WHAT DOES THE COLUMBUS STAINLESS BURSARY PROGRAMME COVER?

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.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 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
  • Accounting Sciences (BSc) / Finance (BCom) bursary: you must be currently in Matric in 2026 and will be studying towards a Accounting Sciences (BSc) / Finance (BCom) qualification in 2027
  • Metallurgical Engineering (B Eng) bursary: you must be currently studying towards a Metallurgical Engineering (B Eng) qualification
  • Material Sciences bursary: you must intend on studying towards a Material Sciences qualification in 2027
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE COLUMBUS STAINLESS BURSARY?

Application must be submitted online at:

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Columbus Stainless Bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR 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

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE COLUMBUS STAINLESS BURSARY?

Undergraduate bursary: 28 August 2026.

Postgraduate bursary: 31 August 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Columbus Stainless directly:
Head Office
Tel: 0 13 247 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/

WHAT DOES COLUMBUS STAINLESS DO?

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.

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This bursary listing was last updated in June 2026.

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