Anglo American Bursary Programme
Anglo American (bursaries offered by its South African business units, mainly Kumba Iron Ore; applications administered by Career Wise)
Anglo American funds South African students in mining, engineering, geoscience and business-related degrees through bursaries offered by its business units. Since Anglo American Platinum became Valterra Platinum and the thermal coal business became Thungela, its South African bursary adverts have come mainly from Kumba Iron Ore, whose recent rounds also covered finance, human resources, occupational hygiene and environmental sciences. The bursary is awarded a year at a time and can cover tuition, accommodation, meals, books and paid vacation work, in return for a work-back commitment.
- Amount
- Comprehensive bursary; rand value not published. Depending on the business unit it covers registration and tuition fees, accredited accommodation, meals and a textbook allowance, and can include a monthly stipend and a laptop or laptop allowance.
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Duration
- Awarded one academic year at a time and reviewed annually for the length of the degree
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Anglo American (bursaries offered by its South African business units, mainly Kumba Iron Ore; applications administered by Career Wise) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen with a valid 13-digit ID number
- ✓ In Grade 12, or in 1st to 4th year at a recognised South African university (Kumba's 2026 round took 1st- to 3rd-year students)
- ✓ Studying, or planning to study, a mining-related discipline listed in the advert (engineering, geosciences, finance and related fields)
- ✓ At least 55% for Mathematics in matric (not Mathematical Literacy)
- ✓ Kumba Iron Ore bursaries: only applicants who live in or come from the Northern Cape were considered in the 2026 round
- ✓ Proof of registration or provisional acceptance at a university, plus your academic results
- ✓ If awarded, you must cancel any NSFAS funding for the same year and may not accept another bursary or loan without written approval
What's Included
- ✓ Registration and tuition fees
- ✓ University-accredited accommodation and meals
- ✓ Textbook allowance
- ✓ Monthly stipend and a laptop or laptop allowance (depending on the business unit)
- ✓ Paid vacation work (Kumba bursars do theirs in the Northern Cape)
- ✓ Mentoring, tutoring where needed and regular check-ins from the bursary team
- ✓ Possible graduate placement (not guaranteed; depends on business needs and your performance)
Work Commitment
Bursars sign a bursary loan agreement and must work for Anglo American for one year for every year funded, if a suitable job is available; if none is available when you qualify, you are released from the obligation. Declining an offer or leaving early means repaying the bursary, and a parent or guardian signs surety.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Anglo American (bursaries offered by its South African business units, mainly Kumba Iron Ore; applications administered by Career Wise) bursary application
- 1
Check the Career Wise bursary adverts page for a current Anglo American or Kumba Iron Ore advert (none for 2027 had been published as of 12 October 2026)
- 2
Register on the Career Wise online application platform and enter the promotional code given in the advert
- 3
Upload your ID, latest academic results and proof of registration or provisional acceptance
- 4
If shortlisted, complete assessments and interviews; some business units add a mine site visit and a final interview with senior managers
- 5
If selected, sign the bursary agreement and a power of attorney for your academic records; a parent or guardian signs a deed of suretyship
Required Documents
- 📄 Copy of your South African ID (mandatory)
- 📄 Final Grade 11 results (Grade 12 applicants)
- 📄 Most recent or final matric results
- 📄 All tertiary academic transcripts (current students)
- 📄 Proof of registration or provisional acceptance at a university
Frequently Asked Questions
- When do Anglo American bursary applications open for 2027?
- As of 12 October 2026 no 2027 advert had been published. Kumba Iron Ore's most recent bursary advert closed on 19 May 2026. New Anglo American and Kumba adverts are posted on Career Wise's bursary adverts page, so check there regularly.
- Is there still a single Anglo American bursary programme?
- Not in the old form. Anglo American's central bursary page has been removed and bursaries are offered by its business units, mainly Kumba Iron Ore. Anglo American Platinum is now Valterra Platinum and the thermal coal business is now Thungela; both run their own separate bursaries.
- Which fields does the bursary cover?
- Kumba Iron Ore's bursaries target mining, engineering, process, geosciences and finance. Its 2026 round listed industrial and mining engineering, occupational hygiene, environmental sciences, finance (non-CA) and human resources / industrial psychology. Each advert lists its own fields, so check the current one.
- Do I need mining experience to apply?
- No. Grade 12 learners and university students can apply, and bursars gain mine experience through paid vacation work during their studies.
- Do I have to work for Anglo American after I graduate?
- Yes, if a job is available. You work one year for every year of funding. If no suitable job exists when you qualify, you are released from the obligation, but if you turn down an offer or leave early you must repay the bursary. A graduate post is not guaranteed.
- Can I keep NSFAS if I get an Anglo American bursary?
- No. If you receive an Anglo American bursary for the same year of study you must cancel your NSFAS funding, and you need written approval before accepting any other bursary, grant or loan.
When do 2027 applications open?
Anglo American (bursaries offered by its South African business units, mainly Kumba Iron Ore; applications administered by Career Wise) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
Anglo American no longer runs a central bursary page; its South African bursaries are advertised by business units, mainly Kumba Iron Ore, and administered by Career Wise. Kumba's most recent advert (its 2026 bursary) closed on 19 May 2026. As of 12 October 2026 no 2027 Anglo American or Kumba bursary advert had been published.
Check Anglo American (bursaries offered by its South African business units, mainly Kumba Iron Ore; applications administered by Career Wise)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Anglo American (bursaries offered by its South African business units, mainly Kumba Iron Ore; applications administered by Career Wise):
Phone: 011 638 9111
Information verified 2026-10-12. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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