Rosond invites South African students to apply for the Rosond Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year
Bursary Application Closing Date: 16 November 2025
Bursary Location / Focus Area: South Africa (Undergraduate students in critical skills fields)
Rosond, a leading South African drilling and mining services company, is calling for applications from eligible students for its 2026 bursary programme. The bursary is aimed at supporting studies in critical and scarce skills areas needed in mining and related sectors.
This bursary is designed to help young South Africans access tertiary education, reduce financial pressure, and develop into future professionals in strategic disciplines such as engineering, geology, environmental management, and more. Rosond has stated that funding decisions will be based mainly on academic performance and financial need, following its internal and external bursary policy.
Fields of Study Covered by the Rosond Bursary
Bursaries will be awarded for full-time undergraduate studies in the following fields (scarce and critical skills identified by Rosond):
■ Data Science
■ Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
■ Environmental Management
■ Finance
■ Geology
■ Human Resources
■ Information Technology
■ Mining
■ Occupational Health & Safety
■ Supply Chain
■ Technical Trades
These study areas align with skills that are in demand across South Africa’s mining and heavy industry value chain, and they reflect where Rosond expects future talent shortages.
What the Rosond Bursary Covers
- The bursary provides funding for one academic year of study. Students will therefore need to reapply in future years if they require continued support.
- Final allocation is based on a combination of strong academic results and verified financial need.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 31 January 2026. If you have not received feedback by then, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.
Rosond Bursary Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Rosond Bursary 2026, applicants must meet all of the following minimum criteria:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- You must have completed Matric.
- You must be studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields listed above.
- You must currently be in 1st to 3rd year of study in 2026.
- You must be studying at (or registered to study at) a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%.
- Priority will be given to applicants from Rosond host communities.
- Preference will be given (but not limited) to previously disadvantaged students pursuing studies in scarce and critical skills aligned to Rosond’s business needs.
- Internal bursary applicants: you must be a biological or legal dependant of a Rosond employee.
If you do not meet all the minimum requirements above, your application will not be considered.
Supporting Documents You Must Include
When applying, you must submit the following (clear, certified copies where indicated):
- South African ID (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record / academic transcripts if you are currently studying (certified copy)
- Latest financial statement / fee quotation from your institution (on official letterhead)
- Proof of registration or provisional acceptance at a recognised tertiary institution (on official letterhead)
- Proof of address
- Parents’ / guardians’ proof of total household income
- Latest payslips or bank statements if employed
- Affidavit if unemployed
- Proof of SASSA grant / disability grant / other grant / pension (if applicable)
- Death certificate if parent/guardian is deceased
- A motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded the Rosond Bursary and how your studies align with one of the listed scarce/critical skills fields
Important: Incomplete applications or missing documents may lead to disqualification.
How to Apply for the Rosond Bursary 2026
You must complete the correct application form and submit it with all required supporting documents.
Step 1: Download the application form
- External Applicants: Rosond Bursary Application Form 2026 (External Applicants)
https://www.rosond.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rosond-bursary-application-form-2026-external-applicant.pdf (rosond.com) - Dependants of Rosond Employees: Rosond Bursary Application Form 2026 (Dependent of Employee)
https://www.rosond.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rosond-bursary-application-form-2026-dependent-of-employee.pdf (rosond.com)
Step 2: Email your full application
Send your completed form and all supporting documents to:
Email: freddah@rosond.com
Subject line: Rosond Bursary 2026
Applications submitted via any channel other than email (for example, social media inbox or hand delivery) may not be processed.
Key Dates
- Bursary Closing Date: 16 November 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
- Feedback to Shortlisted Candidates: By 31 January 2026.
Why Rosond?
Rosond is a long-established drilling and mining solutions company in South Africa, known for innovation in diamond drilling, safety, and workforce development in the mining sector. The company positions its bursary programme as part of its long-term commitment to youth development and to building future technical capacity in scarce skills areas such as mining, engineering, geology, safety, data science, and supply chain.
This bursary is not just financial support — it’s an entry point into a highly specialised, in-demand sector.
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