Glencore Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – GLENCORE

Glencore was founded by billionaire Marc Rich, as Marc Rich + Co AG in 1974. Today, Glencore (short for “Global Energy Commodity Resources”), is one of the biggest globally diversified natural resource companies in the world, as well as a major marketer and producer of over 90 commodities. The companies customer base includes industrial consumers, including those in the steel; oil; automotive; power generation and food processing industries.

The company currently employs over 150 000 staff members, which include contractors, across its 90 offices, in more than 50 countries.

Glencore’s operations include 150 metallurgical and mining sites, agricultural facilities and oil production assets.
 

ABOUT THE GLENCORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Glencore is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Extraction Metallurgy
  • Financial Services
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Glencore Bursary.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE GLENCORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, meals, personal allowance and payment for compulsory excursions or seminars (as required).

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to attend an interview with Glencore Alloys. If you do not receive any feedback within 21 days of the application deadline, regard your application as unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GLENCORE 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 have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a minimum 6 symbol for Mathematics and Physical Science (per the institution requirements for Engineering fields)
  • You must have achieved a minimum 5 symbol for Mathematics and Physical Science (for technical fields)
  • You must have achieved a overall average of 60% if currently studying and entering your 2nd or 3rd year of study
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
  • Preference will be given to Coloured, Indian and African females and people with disabilities
  • Preference will be given to students from local communities in areas where Glencore operates (however, students from other areas may also apply)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GLENCORE BURSARY

Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Latest academic transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration/ acceptance/ provisional acceptance for 2024 (on institutions letterhead)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of residence

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
 

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursars.groupservices@glencore.co.za
(Insert the words “Glencore Bursary 2024 (Ref: GTC 2024/005)” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE GLENCORE 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.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Glencore directly:
Email: bursars.groupservices@glencore.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Glencore if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in February 2024.

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