Seriti Coal: Community Scholarships / Bursaries 2024

The purpose of the Community Scholarship Scheme is to invest in further education initiatives for individuals within our direct communities.

The scheme supports top students from the community to obtain tertiary education in any field of study at a recognised and registered Higher Education and Training Institution (mainstream South African University or the University of Technology).

Application Requirements (Who can apply?):

• Current Grade 12 learners that have been provisionally accepted for study at a registered Higher Education Training Institution (HET) for 2024
• University students that are currently studying towards a Degree/Diploma in any discipline and in any year of study at a registered HET
• Sponsorship is available for accredited courses only (courses that meet the standard of the (NQF) National Qualifications Framework, from Level 6)
• Specific focus will be placed on students from our communities
• Selection will be based on academic performance
• Most recent results with a minimum average of 60% are required
• No bridging or foundation programs/courses will be sponsored

What the Bursary covers:

• Accommodation and meal allowance
• Book allowance
• Tuition fees for 2024 (excluding the previous year’s failed subjects/modules and 2023 outstanding tuition fees and interest charged)

Terms & Conditions:

• Final contract is dependent on the official registration for the 2024 academic year
• Student must pass studies, failed subjects are not sponsored
• Seriti has no obligation to provide vacation work
• No work-back obligation for students upon completion of their studies
• Students studying a bridging course, or are in a foundation year are not eligible to apply
• Preference will be given to the local community
• Applicants that are beneficiaries of any other sponsorship program are not eligible for this sponsorship