Buscor Bursary South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – BUSCOR
Buscor is a trusted bus transportation provider serving Nelspruit and its surrounding regions, offering both public transport services and private hire options.
Buscor (Pty) Ltd aligns with the Department of Transport’s vision to establish a world-class bus service in Mpumalanga Province. They are committed to delivering a top-tier transportation system that is community-driven, industry-focused, and designed in collaboration with labor organizations. Their goal is to provide an integrated, dependable, cost-effective, and secure transit network.
As a conscientious operator, Buscor actively collaborates with the Department and key stakeholders to achieve these objectives. Their guiding principle is simple yet vital: Passenger safety is at the heart of everything they do.
ABOUT THE BUSCOR BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Buscor is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Buscor’s operational area (Nelspruit and surrounding areas), for full-time studies in ANY field, at College or University.
MORE ABOUT THE BUSCOR BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION & RENEWAL
The bursary will be available for a five-year period, on the following conditions: the bursary recipient passes every year and does not change their course/degree, and the company remains in a financial position to afford the bursary.
Bursary recipients must reapply for funding each year by submitting their results, as it is not automatically granted.
Students will be selected after the submission of Matric results on 17 January 2025.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BUSCOR 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 reside within Buscor’s operational area, around Nelspruit (or Mbombela), in Mpumalanga Province
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum “C” symbol in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, at a nationally recognised institution of higher learning (Colleges or University)
- You must be from a designated group
- Preference will be given to bursary holders who have successfully completed their year of study
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BUSCOR BURSARY
Application forms may be requested by emailing: secretaryHR@buscor.co.za
(Insert the words “Buscor Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
You may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Proof of enrolment, if available
- Proof of residence
Please note:
1. Students currently in Matric and have been shortlisted, must submit their final results by no later than 17 January 2025.
2. Students currently studying and have been shortlisted, must submit their final results as soon as available, by no later than 17 January 2025.
3. Bursaries will not be awarded until students have submitted proof of enrolment at a college or university.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE BUSCOR BURSARY
20 September 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this programme, please contact Buscor directly:
Human Resources Department
Email: secretaryHR@buscor.co.za
Please do NOT contact Buscor if this programme has already closed.