Fermel Bursary South Africa 2024

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – FERMEL

Fermel Bursary South Africa 2024 | Fermel (Pty) Ltd was established in 1963, and was previously named Impala Engineering Works. To date, the privately-owned company is a 54-year old veteran within the sector of mining equipment merchandising, and has established itself as an industry giant.

The company is a leading innovator and manufacturer of underground mining equipment for mining operations specializing in “hard-rock” and “flameproof”. Fermel (Pty) Ltd’s core business objective is to provide all its clients with integrated solutions, engaging in the extensive manufacturing and supply of a wide variety of underground, trackless mining machinery.

The company’s head offices are located in the industrial suburbs of Wadeville and Alberton, Gauteng, with its aftermarket distribution center also located within the province. Its additional sub-saharan offices are located in Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

ABOUT THE FERMEL BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Fermel (Pty) Ltd is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, wanting to pursue a career within the Mining industry. The bursary will cover studies within any of the following Engineering and Science fields:

Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering

Through this bursary programme, Fermel (Pty) Ltd hopes to aid deserving students in achieving their tertiary goals, and inspire the next generation of workers within the underground mining equipment industry.

Zabusaries.com is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Fermel Bursary.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FERMEL 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 be a South African citizen
You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
You must be studying full-time, towards a degree qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
You must be entering your final year of study in 2024
You must have a strong academic record
You must show an interest in working in the underground mining equipment industry

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FERMEL BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at Fermel Bursary Application 2024

Enter “Zabusaries.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Fermel bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed bursary application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

ID document (certified copy)
Full academic record (certified copy)
University fees statement (on institutions letterhead)
Motivational letter stating your field of study and why you chose to study in it
Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or letter of employment if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant if applicable, death certificate if deceased)
Motivational letter stating why you deserve the award (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

CLOSING DATE FOR THE FERMEL BURSARY

23 February 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)