Richards Bay Coal Terminal RBCT Bursary 2026

Do you believe that you are motivated enough to pursue a career in engineering, finance, or IT? If you believe this is you, then take a step further by applying for the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) Bursary for 2026 academic year. It provides financial assistance to previously disadvantaged who wish to further their studies. RBCT is one of Africa’s largest coal export terminals, This funding opportunity empowers the next generation with comprehensive support, covering tuition, accommodation, and more. About Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) RBCT runs its main operation in the Richards Bay Harbour located in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal. It handles coal exports to the tune of 91 million tons every year. This makes it the world’s largest single coal export terminal. The terminal was established in year 1976 and is owned by mining companies including Anglo American, Exxaro, and Glencore. The nature of its operation is unique in that it support the economy of South Africa when it comes to global coal export markets. This allows RBCT to be able to contribute meangfully to transformation and skills development. The bursary programme is one of tools the company uses to achieve that.

Only applicants who meet the following set of requirements will receive funding from RBCT. You must: Be a South African citizen Have completed Matric or be in your final year Be entering your first year of full-time undergraduate studies in 2026 in one of the listed fields Achieve a minimum 60% average in Matric (with strong results in Maths, Science, and English for technical fields) Demonstrate financial need (household income typically below R350,000 per year) Not hold any other bursary or scholarship Preference for residents from KwaZulu-Natal or mining-affected areas

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You must follow steps below to submit your appliction. Visit the official RBCT Bursary Application 2026 dedicated page. Complete the Form Upload supporting documents Submit your application