Fermel is now inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2024 academic year. This bursary is targeted at South African students studying towards an Engineering degree.
Fermel (Pty) Ltd is a 54-year old veteran in the mechanization of mining equipment, established as a leading innovator and manufacturer of underground mining equipment for both hard-rock and flameproof mining operations. The company was established in 1963 and previously bore the name ‘Impala Engineering Works‘. The company’s head offices are located in the industrial suburbs of Wadeville and Alberton, Gauteng, with its aftermarket distribution centre also located within the province. Its additional sub-saharan offices are located in Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
This article will provide you with more information about this bursary, its eligibility criteria, and how to apply for the programme before the closing date.
About Fermel Bursary
Through this bursary, Fermel hopes to aid deserving students in achieving their tertiary goals and inspire the next generation of workers within the underground mining equipment industry. The company will be awarding bursaries to engineering students who are studying within one of the following fields of study:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
Eligibility Criteria
For an applicant to be considered eligible for the Fermel bursary, he/she must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen from a previously disadvantaged background
- Must be studying full-time, towards a degree qualification within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Must be entering his/her final year of study in 2024
- Must have a strong academic record
- Must show interest in working in the underground mining equipment industry
How to Apply for the Fermel Bursary
If you are ready to apply, visit the bursary application page, and click the ‘apply’ button. You will be required to submit/upload copies of the following documents during your application so make sure you get them ready:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents/guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips or employment letter if employed/affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)
- Fee statement, if currently at tertiary level (on letterhead)
- Covering letter (must state your field of study and what motivated you to choose to study in your field)
Closing date
The Fermel bursary application for 2024 is closing on 23rd February 2024. Any application submitted after this date will be rejected so make sure you apply on time.
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