Southern Sphere Platinum bursary

Southern Sphere Platinum is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the Sekhukhune District area (Limpopo), for studies within the following fields:

• Chemical Engineering
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Ecology / Conservation Biology
• Geology
• Information Technology / Computer Science
• Legal
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Process Engineering

WHAT EXPENSES DOE THE SOUTHERN SPHERE PLATINUM BURSARY PROGRAMME COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses (up to a maximum amount of R200 000 per student): tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation (in university residence or approved accommodation), and a meal allowance.

The bursary will NOT cover any outstanding fees from previous years of study.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS AND WHEN WILL STUDENTS BE CONTACTED BY THE SPHERE PLATINUM BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 21 days after the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for further assessments, including psychometric tests and/or interviews as part of the selection process. Shortlisted applicants will receive further terms and conditions of the bursary.

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WAHT IS THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SOUTHERN SPHERE PLATINUM BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the local communities in the Sekhukhune District, in Limpopo province
• You must be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be enrolled for your 2nd year of study in 2026
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% across all your 1st year subjects
• You must be studying at one of the following universities in South Africa: University of Limpopo, North-West University, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria
• You must NOT be receiving any other bursary awards
• Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SOUTHERN SPHERE PLATINUM BURSARY?

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: bursaries@southernsphere.co.za
(Insert the words “Southern Sphere Platinum Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application email (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• Cover note/ motivational letter stating why you should be considered for the bursary
• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate
• Full academic record of 1st year of studies
• Proof of university acceptance or registration
• Proof of reside in Sekhukhune District

WHAT IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SOUTHERN SPHERE PLATINUM BURSARY?

6 April 2026 (at 17:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Southern Sphere Platinum directly:
Email: bursaries@southernsphere.co.za