Glencore Community Bursary South Africa 2026 — Glencore Coal South Africa invites students to apply for their Community Bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies, responsibly supplying commodities that are fundamental to the building blocks of life. Through the scale and diversity of our industrial and marketing businesses, we are a major contributor to South Africa’s local, provincial and national economies, as well as to the development of the communities where we operate. Both our Coal and Ferroalloys divisions in South Africa offer annual student bursaries. Community bursary opportunities are available for any field of undergraduate study through a recognized/accredited learning institution.
About Glencore
Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies. Through the scale and diversity of our industrial and marketing businesses, we responsibly supply the commodities that are fundamental to the building blocks of life.
Both our Coal and Ferroalloys divisions in South Africa offer annual student bursaries in engineering (mining, electrical, chemical, mechanical and metallurgical), financial management and geology. Additionally, the Community Bursary programme offers opportunities for any field of undergraduate study.
Fields Covered
Community Bursary: Opportunities are available for any field of undergraduate study through a recognized/accredited learning institution.
Standard Bursaries (Coal and Ferroalloys divisions):
- Mining Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Financial Management
- Geology
Eligibility Requirements for Glencore Community Bursary South Africa 2026
- Grade 12 applicants must qualify for university entrance requirements
- Must have a university acceptance letter
- Must reside within any Glencore Ferroalloys host communities
- 1st and 2nd year tertiary applicants must have passed all registered modules
Selection Criteria
- Academic results
- Combined earnings of parent or legal guardian
- Interview with Glencore Ferroalloys
- Applications from the Eastern Chrome Mines’ local communities will take preference
How to Apply for Glencore Community Bursary South Africa 2026
Step 1: Download the application form.
Application form link: https://www.glencore.com/.rest/api/v1/documents/8762f0e40c9b090f0729a0f2acfe6c9d/Community+Bursary+Application+form.pdf
Step 2: Email your completed application to:
- Email: bursary@glencore.co.za
Reference Number: CB ECM 2026
⏰ Closing Date: Friday, 06 March 2026
Contact
For further information please contact:
- Bursary Administrator
- Phone: 014 596 1600
- Email: bursary@glencore.co.za
Important Notes
- Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity company and committed to transformation.
- The Company reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- By applying for the scholarship, you consent to Glencore collecting, storing, using, destroying and processing in any other manner personal information for purposes of attending to this advertisement and/or all matters relating thereto, including the disclosure to third parties of such personal information for purposes of confirming such personal information.
- If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Applications of unsuccessful candidates will not be returned.
Programme Details
- Company: Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Division: Glencore Ferroalloys / Coal
- Bursary Name: Glencore Community Bursary
- Academic Year: 2026
- Reference Number: CB ECM 2026
- Fields (Community): ANY field of undergraduate study
- Fields (Standard): Mining, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering; Financial Management; Geology
- Residency Requirement: Must reside within any Glencore Ferroalloys host communities (Eastern Chrome Mines’ local communities take preference)
- Application Method: Download form and email to bursary@glencore.co.za
- Closing Date: 06 March 2026
- Feedback: If no response within 21 days after closing date, consider application unsuccessful
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Glencore Community Bursary?
A bursary programme offered by Glencore Ferroalloys for the 2026 academic year to students residing in Glencore host communities. Community bursary opportunities are available for ANY field of undergraduate study at recognized/accredited South African learning institutions.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
Grade 12 applicants who qualify for university entrance requirements and have a university acceptance letter, and 1st/2nd year tertiary applicants who have passed all registered modules. Applicants must reside within any Glencore Ferroalloys host communities. Applications from Eastern Chrome Mines’ local communities take preference.
3. What fields of study are covered by the Community Bursary?
The Community Bursary is available for ANY field of undergraduate study at a recognized/accredited learning institution in South Africa.
4. What other bursaries does Glencore offer?
Both Coal and Ferroalloys divisions offer annual student bursaries in engineering (mining, electrical, chemical, mechanical and metallurgical), financial management and geology.
5. How are selections made?
Selection is based on academic results, combined earnings of parent or legal guardian, interview with Glencore Ferroalloys, with preference given to applications from Eastern Chrome Mines’ local communities.
6. How do I apply?
Download the application form from the provided link, complete it, and email it to bursary@glencore.co.za with reference number CB ECM 2026. Closing date: 06 March 2026.
7. When will I know if my application is successful?
If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application unsuccessful. Applications of unsuccessful candidates will not be returned.
8. Is Glencore an equal opportunity employer?
Yes, Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity company and committed to transformation.
9. What about my personal information?
By applying, you consent to Glencore collecting, storing, using, destroying and processing your personal information for purposes of attending to this advertisement, including disclosure to third parties for confirmation purposes.
10. Where can I find more mining industry bursaries?
For more mining and natural resources bursaries, explore our mining bursaries database or check community bursaries.
For more mining and community bursaries, visit EduFunds.co.za
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Community Bursary Programme 2026
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