African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) invites eligible and academically strong South African students to apply for the ARM Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Bursary Overview
The ARM Bursary Programme 2026 provides comprehensive financial support to deserving students enrolled at selected South African universities. The programme supports students throughout the full duration of their approved course of study, subject to academic performance and bursary conditions.
Bursary Position: ARM Bursary Recipient (2026 Academic Year)
Study Location: South Africa
Universities: University of Cape Town & Stellenbosch University
Duration: Full duration of the approved course
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Universities and Fields of Study Covered
University of Cape Town (UCT)
University of Cape Town
Bursaries are available to students who have completed their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of study in the following fields:
- Accounting
- Electrical Engineering
- Data Science
- Computer Science / Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Bursaries are available to students who have completed their 1st year of study in the following fields:
- Geology
- Process Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
What the ARM Bursary Covers
The bursary provides full financial support, including:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees for the full duration of the course
- Accommodation (official university residence)
- Laptop
- Prescribed textbooks
- Meals
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit all of the following documents:
- Certified copy of a valid South African ID
- Certified copy of Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Full academic record from the university
- University acceptance or registration letter
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their complete application and all supporting documents by email.
Click here to apply for the ARM Bursary Programme 2026:
📧 armbrightsparks@arm.co.za
Ensure that all documents are attached and that information provided is accurate. Only applications submitted to the specified email address will be considered.
Closing Date
🗓 30 January 2026
If no response is received within 21 days after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Terms and Conditions
- Applicants must be South African citizens
- Applicants already receiving a bursary will not be considered
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend panel interviews and psychometric assessments
- ARM will not cover any costs incurred before the bursary is awarded
- Only costs linked to the approved bursary will be covered
- Academic performance will be a key selection criterion
About African Rainbow Minerals (ARM)
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is a leading diversified mining and minerals company in South Africa. ARM mines and beneficiates a range of commodities, including iron ore, manganese, chrome, platinum group metals (PGMs), nickel, and coal, and holds a strategic investment in gold through Harmony Gold Mining Company. Through initiatives such as this bursary programme, ARM continues to invest in human capital development and the future of South Africa’s mining and engineering sectors.
Final Reminder
If you are studying in a critical engineering, technology, or accounting field at UCT or Stellenbosch University and require financial support, the ARM Bursary Programme 2026 is an opportunity not to miss.
Apply before 30 January 2026 and secure your academic future. 🎓
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