Gold One Modder East Operations is offering a bursary to support students from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (Gauteng) for the 2025 academic year.
About the Bursary Provider
Gold One Group Limited is a mining group with gold operations and gold prospects throughout Southern Africa.
Gold One Modder East Operation is the company’s flagship gold mine located in Springs, within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and approximately 30kms from Johannesburg. The Modder East gold mine was commissioned in 2009, and is unlike any other gold mine in South Africa due to its shallow nature (between 300 to 500 metres below surface.
Field of Study
The bursary is available to students from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (Gauteng), for studies within the following fields:
- Finance
- Geological and Earth Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Science
- Mining Engineering
What the Bursary Covers
The bursary will provide funding for:
- Tuition fees
- Examination fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- University-administered accommodation (for full-time students)
Exclusions:
The following expenses are not covered and will be the responsibility of the student:
- Private accommodation
- Laptops and data
- Meals and transport
- Short courses and monthly living expenses
Eligibility Requirements for the Gold One Bursary 2025
To qualify for this bursary:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s designated municipal wards, in Gauteng province
- You must be currently in Matric (in 2024) or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or registered to study towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2025
- You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric June results, if currently in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% in all major subjects, if currently studying
- You must be in financial need
- Preference will be given to students residing within mine hosting communities (Springs, Benoni, Brakpan and Nigel, as well as townships of these towns)
How to Apply for the Gold One Bursary 2025
Step 1: Apply Online
Complete the application form online via the Application portal:
Step 2: Submit Supporting Documents
Prepare clear, certified copies of the following documents in PDF format:
- ID document.
- Proof of tertiary registration.
- Formal quotations for all study-related expenses.
- Proof of household income (latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or grants).
- Proof of residence.
Note: All certifications must be conducted by SAPS.
Closing Date
Applications close on 17 January 2025. Submit your application before the deadline to avoid disqualification.
Contact Details
For further inquiries, contact Gold One directly:
- Tel: 011 730 7600
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