The Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary is for students living in the Emakhazeni Municipality in Mpumalanga and aims to support those who are passionate about engineering but face financial challenges.
Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary 2025
The MPG bursary is designed to help South Africa by increasing the number of skilled professionals in the mineral processing industry.
If you meet the requirements, this could be your chance to further your education without worrying about tuition fees.
Study Fields Covered by the Bursary
The MPG Bursary supports students who are studying engineering-related courses, with a focus on the following fields:
- Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Mechanical Engineering
These fields are important for the mineral processing industry and will help South Africa grow by developing skilled professionals.
Bursary Coverage
The MPG Bursary aims to cover the essential costs of studying.
This includes tuition fees, which are paid directly to the university or university of technology where the student is registered.
The bursary is designed to help students who are struggling financially, ensuring that they can complete their studies without financial stress.
Funding Duration and Renewal
The bursary covers one academic year at a time.
If a student performs well and maintains good academic results, they may be eligible for renewal in the following years.
The renewal process may require students to submit their academic transcripts and proof of financial need each year.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for the MPG Bursary, students must meet these requirements:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Live in the Emakhazeni Municipality in Mpumalanga province.
- Have completed Matric.
- Be studying or planning to study one of the specified engineering fields.
- Be enrolled in your first undergraduate degree or diploma in 2024.
- Be registered or planning to register at a public university or university of technology in South Africa.
- Show strong academic performance.
- Demonstrate financial need.
If you meet all these requirements, you are encouraged to apply!
Steps to Apply
- Download and complete the Mineral Processing Guru Bursary Application Form 2025.
- Gather the required supporting documents, which include:
- Certified copy of your South African ID.
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or statement of results.
- Certified copy of your full academic transcript (if you are already in university).
- Certified copy of your proof of admission or registration at a tertiary institution.
- Submit your application using one of these methods:
- Online Application: Fill out and submit your form on the official website.
- Email Application: Send your completed application and documents to bursary@mpguru.co.za with the subject line “MPG Bursary 2025”.
Make sure to submit all required documents, as missing items may result in disqualification.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications has not been confirmed yet.
It is important to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
For any questions, you can contact the Mineral Processing Guru Bursary team:
- Phone: 013 243 1573 / 087 255 8136
- Email: info@mpguru.co.za / bursary@mpguru.co.za