Barberton Mines High School Scholarship South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – BARBERTON MINES
Barberton Mines, located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, is a subsidiary of Pan African Resources and is part of the Metal Ore Mining Industry.
The Group’s Barberton Mines complex includes the Fairview Mine, Consort Mine and Sheba Mine, which together, have been in operation for more than 100 years. These mines produce high-grade gold with an excellent safety record.
ABOUT THE BARBERTON MINES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Barberton Mines is inviting students to apply for their Pre-Tertiary Development/ High School Bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Scholarships will be awarded for studies at Hoërskool Barberton (in Mpumalanga), for students entering Grade 8 or 9 in 2025.
MORE ABOUT THE BARBERTON MINES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION
The scholarship will also provide cover for the following expenses: enrolment at Hoërskool Barberton, school fees, hostel fees (optional), full school uniform, stationery, toiletries for students residing in hostel and a R370 monthly stipend (from January to November).
Students will be selected based on: academic performance, financial needs and historically disadvantaged individuals from Barberton/ Emjindini and surrounding areas.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 17 January 2025 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please conside your application unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BARBERTON MINES SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for this bursary (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 Barberton/ Emjindini and surrounding areas, in Mpumalanga province
- You must be entering Grade 8 or Grade 9 in 2025
- You must be keen to attend Hoërskool Barberton, in Barberton, Mpumalanga
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 85% in the 2023 academic year
- You must have a total household income of less than R300 000 per annum
- You must be from a historically disadvantaged background
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BARBERTON MINES SCHOLARSHIP
Students who meet the above criteria, can collect a copy of the application form at all primary and secondary/ high schools in Barberton.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document or birth certificate (certified copy)
- Final 2024 academic results
- Certificates of achievements, issued by your school
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips or letter from employer if employed, affidavit if unemployed, latest financial statements if self-employed, proof of government grant if applicable)
- Proof of residence
Application forms and documents can be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: info@bmines.co.za
– Delivery:
Fairview Mine boom gate
Note: applications submitted via fax or post will NOT be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE BARBERTON MINES SCHOLARSHIP
27 December 2024 (at 12:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Pan African Resources directly:
Contact people: Ms. Gail Makhanya or Mr. Happy Mabuza
Tel: 013 712 8500
Please do NOT contact Barberton Mines or Pan African Resources if this bursary has already closed.