Rio Tinto / Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) invites eligible South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2025.
Bursary application closing date is 24 January 2025
Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), a subsidiary of the global Rio Tinto Group, is offering bursary opportunities for South African students who are passionate about their studies and the future of the country. The bursary is aimed at high-achieving students and is designed to develop and expand South Africa’s skills base, particularly in the mining and engineering sectors.
Fields of Study Covered:
RBM is awarding bursaries for studies in the following fields:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Auditing
- Banking
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Humanities
- Journalism
- Law
- Marine Engineering
- Medicine
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Sound Production
- Supply Chain Management
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the RBM bursary:
- South African citizen.
- Completed Matric with good results.
- Full-time student studying towards a qualification in one of the listed fields, or intending to study full-time.
- Accepted at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- In financial need and qualify for financial assistance in line with NSFAS guidelines.
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
- Applications must be submitted online at: Rio Tinto/ Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursary Application 2025 (Reference number: #R10808)
- Candidates will be required to create an account before applying.
Required Documents:
You must submit clear copies of the following supporting documents with your application:
- Certified Copy of your ID (not older than 3 months).
- Certified Copy of your Matric Certificate or Statement of Results (not older than 3 months).
- Full tertiary academic record (if currently studying), on the institution’s letterhead.
- Proof of bank account.
- Proof of university acceptance (on the institution’s letterhead).
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents, if applicable.
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or social grant if applicable).
- Motivational Letter to support your application (tips available on how to write a compelling letter).
Closing Date:
- 24 January 2025
(Late applications will NOT be considered, so ensure you submit your application before this date).
