Gibela Rail Transport Consortium invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2024
Bursary Application Closing date is 02 February 2024
About the Bursary:
The Gibela Bursary Programme offers bursaries for students pursuing studies at TVET Colleges in various technical fields such as:
- Boiler-making,
- Control and Instrumentation Technicians,
- Electricians,
- Fitters and Turners,
- Mechanics,
- Millwrights,
- Pattern-makers
- Plumbers
- Vehicle
- Builders
- Welders
Expenses Covered:
- Full tuition fees.
- Book allowance.
Renewal and Selection:
Bursaries are granted for one year at a time, renewable based on satisfactory academic performance. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 28 February 2024.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for this bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must have completed Matric with a minimum result of level 4 in Mathematics, Science, and English.
- Must be studying or intending to study in one of the listed technical fields at a recognized and accredited TVET institution in South Africa.
- Must show strong academic potential and financial need.
- Current N3 and N4 students are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Eligible students should submit copies of the following documents:
- South African ID document (certified copy).
- Full academic record (certified copies).
- Short Curriculum Vitae.
- Proof of parents or guardians’ income (latest payslips, affidavit, or proof of grant/pension if applicable) (certified copy).
- Proof of acceptance for admission from a South African TVET institution (on the institution’s letterhead).
There’s no application form to complete. Applicants must submit the required documents via email to gibelabursaries@communityrail.co.za or via fax to 086 246 2666. Ensure to include “Gibela Bursary 2024 TVET” in the email subject line.
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 2 February 2024. Late submissions will not be considered, so make sure to apply before the deadline to ensure your application is reviewed.
