South Africans who expect to enter university in Speciality in Mining Engineering in 2027 can apply for a bursary from Glencore Coal Operations South Africa. The scheme will pay for tuition and accommodate students entering their first year of university, plus those who can still qualify for assistance while at university.
Glencore will award bursaries covering tuition, food and accommodation, the required prescribed books and a personal allowance for the years of study. Applicants must submit their supporting documents by the closing date, which is soon to arrive 30 October 2026.
According to supplied information, preference will be given to applicants who live in the local communities within the areas of Glencore’s South African coal operations.
Here’s what you need to know about the Glencore bursary:
Table: Glencore Coal SA 2027 Bursary Information
Bursary provider Glencore Coal Operations South Africa
Programme year 2027 Bursary
Field of study Mining Engineering
Study level First-year entrants and eligible current university students
Location Emalahleni, Mpumalanga
Department Group Training Centre
Job reference GTC 2027/003
Closing date 30 October 2026
Last updated 1 October 2026
A speciality in Mining Engineering is on offer, but check the vacancy’s requirements for any additional details concerning your degree or university.
Eligibility is further explained, beneath.
Glencore Bursary Requirements (Who Can Apply?)
Glencore has listed some of the requirements which applicants must be able to claim against.
1 #### For students entering first year
Anyone expecting to enter university to study Mining Engineering in 2027 can apply, although they must supply a comprehensive CV and their Grade 12 certificate, as is specified in the vacancy’s requirements.
No minimum Grade 12 standard is stated for those applicants, so be sure to check the vacancy notice for any additional requirements which apply to you.
2 #### Current university students
The vacancy notice states that all first and second-year students at university must have achieved an average year mark of at least 60%.
They too must submit their latest academic transcript, plus a CV and certificate as mentioned above.
Be sure to keep your most recent academic records up to date and accessible.
3 #### Preference: Local communities
According to Glencore, priority will be given to those applicants who live local to where their South African coal operations are situated.
Those applicants are reminded to use their current address, or submit proof of residence if this information is asked for in the application instructions.
Those preferring local residents does not assure selection, though.
4 #### Already receiving funding
The vacancy notice states that the bursary cannot be combined with any funding already in place from another organisation or company.
Those applicants are advised to be aware of any other financial support which they receive.
5 #### Shortlisting and assessments
During the selection process, the company’s future talent requirements and Employment Equity Act will be taken into consideration.
Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to attend assessments and interview as part of the final selection process. Simply submitting an application does not guarantee that a bursary will be awarded.
Funding is awarded by way of the following benefits:
Bursary Benefits: What Will Glencore Pay?
There are several expenses which will be funded by the bursary, according to the vacancy notice. They are:
- Tuition fees;
- Meals and accommodation;
- Prescribed books;
- Compulsory excursions or seminars;
- Travel allowance for first and second half of the year;
- Personal allowance.
It is left to the reader to contact Glencore and clarify the value of the bursary, and how the payments will be distributed.
The vacancy notice asks applicants to submit an updated version of their CV, together with all the documents which are required (the vacancy notice lists them).
Therefore it is recommended to prepare the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV;
- A copy of your Grade 12 certificate;
- Latest academic transcript for university, if required.
Note that for current students, the document requires the latest academic transcript, so be sure to check any requirements which your application might have – the vacancy’s advertised requirements can be found here.
Check that your information is correct, and that your submitted documents are legible.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted by way of Glencore’s official application or recruitment channel for the vacancy, with reference number GCT 2027/003.
Final date for applications: 30 October 2026
Prior to submitting an application:
1.Find the Glencore vacancy using the job reference number mentioned above
2.Read the vacancy advert in full, and confirm that you meet the requirements
3.Prepare your CV, Grade 12 certificate and university transcript (if relevant)
4.Read the application instructions thoroughly, and attach your supporting documents (as per instructions) to your application
5.Submit an application before the closing date, and make a copy of your submitted application/confirmation
Glencore’s official website: https://www.glencore.com/
The vacancy notice does not include an application hyperlink, so use the company’s official web address to find the vacancy and double-check the application instructions. Do not use an unverified application link.
Mining engineering deals with planning and performing mining activities, and safely extracting minerals from the ground in accordance with the law and technical requirements.
Mining engineering studies can be a technical matter, and may concern the solution of specific engineering problems, mine planning and production, the safety and operation of mining enterprises etc. It is advised to research the requirements and course content of your chosen university Speciality before applying for a particular degree.
Financial assistance can certainly reduce the burden of university fees, and those who require the support to cover tuition and other expenses should consider applications to any bursary programmes for which they are eligible – but be wary that the money is not freely given, and take the time to read any requirements carefully in order to qualify.
FAQs – Glencore Coal SA Bursary 2027
When is the closing date for the Glencore Coal SA bursary?
Application deadline is soon to arrive 30 October 2026.
Which degree speciality is this bursary intended for?
The vacancy notice offers this bursary to those students who are studying Mining Engineering.
Can I apply if I am entering university for the first time in 2027?
First-time university students are permitted to apply for the bursary – the supplied vacancy advert invites both groups of applicants to submit applications for consideration.
Can current university students apply?
Current university students are also invited to apply for the bursary, provided they are studying mining engineering and can attain an average year mark of at least 60% throughout their studies.
Is provision made for food and accommodation?
The bursary advert states that meals and accommodation is included as an expense for the bursary, provided the student has been accepted to university for the purposes of studying Mining Engineering, and will be receiving formal tuition in line with the degree.
Besides tuition fees, meals and accommodation, the bursary will cover all required prescribed books, compulsory excursions or seminars, semester travel allowances and personal allowance.
Do I have to live near a Glencore coal operation?
Applicants should note that preference will be given to local residents of the areas of coal operations of Glencore in South Africa.
It is not explicitly stated that applicants should live local to the mining operation before acceptance. Always double-check the application instructions.
Is a bursary applicant allowed to combine funding from another organisation?
The vacancy notice states that combined applications will not be considered.
Sources and verification
This article is based on the Glencore Coal SA bursary vacancy information supplied for the bursary vacancy (GTC 2027/003), last-updated on 1 October 2026.
Glencore’s official web address is www.glencore.com – applicants are advised to use an official source channel (the company’s website) to confirm the vacancy, application instructions and requirements.
The specified benefit amounts and selection criteria are provided by the supplied vacancy. The value of the bursary, an application link and additional supporting document requirements have remained unspecified.
EDU PAGE publishes informative articles to assist South African students with their education and funding. This article serves as an informational guide to the advertised bursary. It is not a guarantee of admission or selection, and EDU PAGE is not the bursary provider. Readers are urged to contact Glencore to verify vacancy and application instructions prior to submitting any documents or making any commitments.
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