Zululand Anthracite Colliery Bursary South Africa 2025

Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) is South Africa’s sole producer of prime anthracite, a high-quality coal used primarily in the metallurgical industry. Located in KwaZulu-Natal’s Zululand region, ZAC operates an underground mining complex focused on extracting and processing anthracite reserves. Since its establishment, the colliery has played a significant role in supporting local industries, while also exporting anthracite to meet global demand. Committed to sustainable and responsible mining, ZAC implements environmental management practices and engages in social development initiatives to benefit the surrounding communities.

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 citizenYou must be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields listed aboveYou must be studying at an approved tertiary institution in South Africa, that is registered and accredited with the Council for Higher Education (CHE)You must have a strong academic recordYou must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for all modules completed to dateYou must be from a previously disadvantaged backgroundYou must be in financial need

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Download and complete theZululand Anthracite Colliery Bursary Application Form 2025(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Zululand Anthracite Colliery Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID Document (certified copy)Matric results/ certificate (certified copy)Full tertiary academic record, including most recent results (certified copy)Motivational letter to support your application, including details of your academic ability, financial need and future career plans(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Parents or guardians (breadwinners) ID Documents (certified copies)Parents or guardians proof of income:If employed: most recent payslip (not older than 6 months) or letter from company confirming incomeIf unemployed:affidavitor official confirmation of temporary incomeIf self-employed: financial balance sheet: certified copy, latest official income statement or latest tax clearance certificateIf a pensioner: pension advice copy from social welfare (not older than 6 months) or affidavit from the Department of Social Services Note: candidates must submit their final year-end results within 20 after receiving them – selection will be based on final results, therefore failure to submit these results may lead to cancellation of your application. Applications must be submitted via email to:bursaries@zulac.co.zaandcareers@zulac.co.za(Insert the words “ZAC Bursary Application 2025” in the email subject line).