Petra Diamonds Invites Qualifying Applicants to Apply for the Bursaries Programme 2022
Closing Date: 31 October 2021
Academic Year: 2022
Location: South Africa
Bursary Description
Petra Diamonds SA is inviting students to apply for their Bursary Programme, for the 2022 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Diploma or Degree studies, within these mining-related disciplines/ fields of study:
- Computer Science (Finsch Diamond Mine)
- Environmental and Engineering Geology (specialising in Geotechnical Engineering) (Koffiefontein Diamond Mine)
- Geology (Koffiefontein Diamond Mine)
- Industrial Engineering (Koffiefontein Diamond Mine)
- Information Technology (Finsch Diamond Mine)
- Metallurgical Engineering (Cullinan Diamond Mine)
- Mining Engineering (Koffiefontein Diamond Mine)
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Full tuition fees,
- Books,
- Study materials,
- Accommodation,
- Meals, and
- A loan laptop (for use from 2nd to final year of study).
Students will also receive the following benefits of the bursary:
Assistance with adapting to campus life, by way of regular bursary meetings, and CareerWise study experts to assist with any study-related issues.
Bursary holders will be expected to maintain the following criteria, in order to maintain the bursary:
- Pass all subjects/ modules of study
- Partake in compulsory vacation work during holidays, in line with the field of study
- After graduation, bursars will be required to complete a service contract by working for Petra Diamonds
- After graduation, bursars may have the chance to join the Petra Diamonds Graduate Programme
Requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full time, in one of the mining-related disciplines listed above, in 2022
- You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised Higher Education Institution in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
- Preference will be given to students from the following locations: Letsemeng Municipality (Koffiefontein), Tshwane Municipality (region 5 to 7), Danielskuil/ Lime acres, Kimberley and Kururman regions
