WHO IS BLACK MOUNTAIN MINE?
Black Mountain Mine - Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) is the proud custodian of Vedanta Limited’s zinc assets in Africa. VZI is a grouping of zinc assets located in South Africa and Namibia, owned by the 6th largest Diversified Resources Company in the world, Vedanta Limited. VZI is the largest integrated zinc operation in Africa, with a vision to be a globally renowned brand in the base metals sector.
The BMC cluster, Black Mountain Mining (BMM) and Gamsberg Mine, represents VZI’s South African operations while the Skorpion Zinc Mining and Refining operations are in Namibia.
BURSARY DESCRIPTION
Black Mountain is offering bursaries for various fields of studies to qualifying South African students. The bursary is offered to students who are currently studying or intend to study at accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa.
BURSARY COVERS
- Tuition Fee
- Registration Fee
- Accommodation and Meals
- Text Books
Please note the bursary cover may be adjusted from year to year based on the allocated budget. There may be allowances depending on the amount allocated per each year.
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Mine Survey
- Metallurgy
- Geology
ELIGIBILITY
- South African citizen
- Reside in areas surrounding the mine operation
- Completed Matriculation OR currently in Matriculation
- Studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Studying or intend on studying full time at a recognized University or University of Technology in South Africa
- Proven financial need
- Preference will be given to female students
HOW TO APPLY?
Application forms may be requested by emailing Mr HJS Stone at: hjsstone@gmail.com or CSRRequests@vedantaresources.co.za
Application forms are also available at:
high schools in Aggeneys and Pofadder
Khai-Ma Municipal offices in Onseepkans and Witbank
CLO Offices in Pella and Pofadder
The following supporting documentation must be submitted along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full university academic record, including latest results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of University registration or admission for 2022
- Proof of residence
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: hjsstone@gmail.com AND CSRRequests@vedantaresources.co.za
CLOSING DATE
30 November 2021
CONTACT DETAILS
For all queries related to this bursary programme, please contact:
Contact person: Mr HJS Stone
Tel: 027 712 3491
Email: hjsstone@gmail.com / CSRRequests@vedantaresources.co.za
Please do not contact Balck Mountain Mine if this bursary is closed.
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