Kumba Iron Ore Bursary 2026
Applications for the Kumba Iron Ore Bursary 2026 are now open. This opportunity is available to students from 1st year up to final year of study across various fields.
Closing date: 3 October 2025.
About Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore
Kumba Iron Ore is one of South Africa’s leading mining companies and a subsidiary of Anglo American. The company specialises in the exploration, mining, processing, and supply of high-quality iron ore for steel production globally.
With major operations in the Northern Cape, Kumba plays a vital role in South Africa’s economy, creating jobs, driving skills development, and investing in education through bursaries and scholarships. Each year, Kumba awards bursaries to talented students in key study fields to help build the future of the mining and engineering industries.
Fields of Study Covered
The Kumba Iron Ore Bursary 2026 is open to students pursuing qualifications in the following areas:
- Industrial Engineering
- Data Analytics
- Surveying
- Mining Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Geology
- Geo-Tech
- Occupational Hygiene
- Environmental Engineering
- Finance
- Human Resources
- General disciplines
What the Bursary Covers
The Kumba Iron Ore bursary is a comprehensive funding package that covers the full costs of study, including:
- Tuition fees
- Book fees and study materials
- Accommodation (as per institution requirements)
- Paid vacation work (practical training in the Northern Cape)
Requirements & Conditions
- Candidates must be South African citizens enrolled or intending to enrol at a recognised institution.
- You must meet the academic requirements for your chosen field of study.
- Successful applicants must enter into a Bursary Loan Agreement with the company.
- Vacation work is mandatory and will take place in the Northern Cape.
- Post-graduate placement is not guaranteed, but may be offered based on company needs and student performance.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo assessments and interviews.
How to Apply
- Visit the Career Wise portal.
- Register your profile and use the promotional code: KIO2026 when creating your account.
- Upload all required supporting documents (ID, academic transcripts, proof of registration/admission, etc.).
- Submit your application before the closing date.