Canyon Coal Bursary South Africa 2025
Canyon Coal is a leading South African coal exploration, mining and processing company.
They operate collieries and processing plants across Mpumalanga (Phalanndwa, Gugulethu) and Gauteng (Khanye) provinces.
Canyon Coal is also involved in various exploration projects throughout the country.
The company is committed to supporting the development of the South African mining industry.
Through their bursary program, they offer financial assistance to deserving students pursuing careers in relevant fields.
About the Canyon Coal Bursary
The Canyon Coal Bursary is a great opportunity for South African students passionate about a future in the mining sector.
The bursary provides financial support for students enrolled in undergraduate studies related to the mining industry, including:
- Accounting
- Environmental Science
- Human Resources
- Mining Engineering
The bursary covers the following expenses:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation allowance
- Book allowance
This comprehensive financial support allows successful applicants to focus on their studies without the burden of financial constraints.
Canyon Coal Bursary Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Canyon Coal Bursary, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in one of the listed fields of study in 2025
- Be studying or have been provisionally accepted to study at a South African university
- Have a strong interest in pursuing a career in the mining industry
- If currently studying, have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for all major subjects
The bursary program also gives preference to the following applicants:
- Previously disadvantaged students residing within the Msukaligwa Local Municipality (Mpumalanga)
- Students with demonstrably financial need
- Students studying or applying to study at their local tertiary institution
- Female students
- Students with disabilities
Canyon Coal Bursary Application Requirements
To apply for the Canyon Coal Bursary, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Completed Canyon Coal Bursary Application Form
- Certified copies of all supporting documentation:
- ID document
- Latest Matric results/certificate
- Tertiary academic records including most recent results (if currently studying)
- Proof of registration or application and fee statement (university)
- Certified copies of parents’/guardians’/spouse’s (breadwinners’) ID documents
- Certified copies of parents’/guardians’/spouse’s (breadwinners’) proof of income (latest payslip, company income letter, self-employment balance sheet, affidavit if unemployed, pension proof) – see application form for details
- Motivational letter outlining your academic ability, financial need, and future career plans
- Proof of residence
Applications must be submitted electronically.
Just download the application form from the Canyon Coal website and email it, along with all supporting documents, to gugulethu.slp@canyoncoal.com.
Remember to include “Canyon Coal Bursary 2025” in the email subject line.
How to Apply
Here’s a quick look at all of the steps in the application process:
- Download the application form from the Canyon Coal website.
- Complete the application form accurately and comprehensively.
- Gather all required supporting documents and ensure they are certified copies.
- Combine the completed application form with all supporting documents into a single email.
- Send the email to gugulethu.slp@canyoncoal.com with “Canyon Coal Bursary 2025” in the subject line.
How to Contact
For any inquiries related to the Canyon Coal Bursary program, please contact Canyon Coal directly via email: gugulethu.slp@canyoncoal.com.
Canyon Coal Bursary Closing Date
The closing date for the Canyon Coal Bursary application is October 25, 2024.
Make sure you submit your complete application before this deadline to be considered for the bursary award.