De Beers Bursary South Africa 2025

De Beers offers the De Beers Bursary program to empower deserving South African students.

Founded in 1888, De Beers boasts a rich history in the diamond industry, encompassing exploration, mining, sorting, trading, and retail.

Today, the company operates across 35 countries, employing over 20,000 individuals.

Importantly, De Beers remains committed to giving back to the communities where it operates, with the De Beers Bursary program being a prime example of this dedication.

About the De Beers Bursary

The De Beers Bursary is a prestigious full-tuition bursary program designed to support high-caliber students from the Blouberg and Musina Municipalities in Limpopo province.

This bursary targets students pursuing specific undergraduate degrees critical to the mining industry’s success.

De Beers recognizes the importance of a skilled workforce and aims to cultivate a pipeline of talented professionals within these crucial fields.

De Beers Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the De Beers Bursary, you must meet the following strict requirements:

  1. Residency: Be a resident of Blouberg or Musina Municipality, Limpopo province (proof required).
  2. Academic Background:
    • Completed Matric with a minimum APS score of 5 in both Mathematics and Science.
    • Be enrolled full-time for a qualifying degree (see below).
    • Entering your 2nd year of study at a recognized South African university or university of technology.
  3. Field of Study: Pursue a full-time undergraduate degree in one of the following fields:
    • Accounting
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Human Resources Management
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Metallurgy
    • Mineral Resource Management (Geology, Geotech, Survey)  
    • Mining (two bursaries awarded in this field)
  4. Financial Aid: Not be a recipient of any other bursary funding.
  5. Equity: Preference will be given to students classified as HDSA (Historically Disadvantaged Backgrounds).

De Beers Bursary Application Requirements

Securing a De Beers Bursary requires submitting a complete application with the following documents:

  1. Certified copy of your Matric certificate
  2. Full academic record/transcripts (most recent, on institution letterhead)
  3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  4. Proof of place of birth or residence in Blouberg or Musina Municipality
  5. Original letter (no older than 3 months) confirming your residency from the Blouberg Municipality, Musina Municipality, or Tribal Council

How to Apply

De Beers offers two convenient ways to submit your bursary application:

  1. Email: Submit a clear scan of all required documents to [email protected] with “De Beers Bursary Application 2025” in the subject line.
  2. Physical Submission: Deliver your application package to the Human Resources Office in Timbila or designated drop-off boxes in the community (locations to be confirmed).

There is no separate application form for this bursary.

Simply compile the listed documents and submit them using one of the two methods mentioned above.

How to Contact

For any inquiries related to the De Beers Bursary program, you can directly contact De Beers Group:

  1. Human Resources Department
  2. Tel: 015 575 2691
  3. Email: [email protected]

De Beers Bursary Closing Date

Please note that the application dates for the 2025 De Beers Bursary program have not yet been announced.

You have to stay updated by checking De Beers’ official website or social media platforms closer to the application period.