Rosond invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Rosond Bursary Programme for 2026.
The closing date for applications is 16 November 2025.
About Rosond
Rosond is one of South Africa’s top companies that drill for diamonds, gold, iron ore and platinum.
For more than 60 years, they have supplied quick, safe and affordable drilling and grouting services to mines and exploration projects across Africa.
The company now offers a bursary – a free scholarship – for students who want to study fields that help the mining and engineering industries grow.
What the Rosond Bursary Covers
The bursary supports undergraduate students in these subjects:
- Data Science
- Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Geology
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Mining
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Supply Chain
- Technical Trades
These subjects are chosen because they are crucial for South Africa’s future and for the skills Rosond needs.
Who Can Apply
To be considered, you must:
- Be a South African citizen between 18 and 30 years old.
- Have finished high school (Matric).
- Be studying or planning to study full‑time in one of the approved subjects.
- Be in your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year at a recognized South African university or college.
- Have an average of at least 60 % in your latest results.
- Live in a community served by Rosond – priority will be given to those residents.
- If you come from a previously disadvantaged background, the bursary will favour you.
- If you are a legal or biological dependent of a Rosond employee, you may qualify as an internal applicant.
Documents You Need
Your application will be rejected if any document is missing. Please send a clear, certified copy of each:
- South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Current academic record or transcript
- Recent financial statement or a quote from your institution showing fees
- Proof of registration (official letterhead from your university/college)
- A motivational letter that explains why you deserve the bursary
- Proof of where you live (utility bill, lease, etc.)
- Proof of household income (payslips, bank statements, affidavits, or proof of grants/pensions). If a guardian is deceased, attach a death certificate.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the Rosond website (link below).
- Complete the form carefully.
- Gather all supporting documents listed above.
- Email the full packet to bursary@rosond.com.
Missing any item will mean your application is not processed.
Download the Rosond Bursary Programme 2026 Application Form
Why Apply for the Rosond Bursary?
- The bursary is more than money – it gives you a foothold in South Africa’s key mining and engineering sectors.
- Rosond is committed to transformation and youth empowerment, so you’ll gain skills that matter in the real world.
- It can be the stepping stone you need for a successful career in one of the subjects listed above.
If you’re a motivated student ready to chase a career in mining, engineering, data science, or any of the other fields, this bursary could open doors for you.
Want to find more bursary options while you wait?
Check out the “SETA Bursaries you can still apply for this year” page for additional scholarships and opportunities.
