PPC Bursary

PPC Bursary Description

The PPC bursary provides all information regarding the funding opportunity that is open to students who meet the criteria set out by PPC

This bursary scheme was first incepted in year 2008 as an invested in both South Africa and the company.

More than 30 students have completed their studies assisted by this programme since year 2008. This combines students from the community programme and the children of the company staff who were part of a programme which was started in 2015.

The bursary scheme was established with the aim to match present and future skills requirements of the group and the sector. It targets chemical, electrical, mechanical, mining and industrial engineering sectors of South Africa economy. Environmentally-oriented qualifications are also being supported.

PPC Bursary Application Details

The PPC bursary scheme takes into account that students who are in financial need are not able to pay for the cost of important things they need to complete their studies. The bursary covers students’ cost towards the following:

  • Tuition fees
  • Accommodation
  • Meals and other study related cost

PPC Bursary Application Eligibility Criteria

Applicants can apply for a PPC bursaries if they intend to gain a qualification in one of the following fields of study:

Chemical Engineering Bursary Criteria

  • Applicants must be South African
  • Must have completed your Matric/Grade 12
  • Must have passed your Matric with level 6 for Maths and Science
  • You must have been accepted to study Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Bursary Criteria

  • Students must be South African
  • Must have completed your Matric/Grade 12
  • Must have passed your Matric with level 6 for Maths and Science
  • You must have been accepted to study Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Bursary Criteria

  • You must be South African
  • Must have completed your Matric/Grade 12
  • Must have passed your Matric with level 6 for Maths and Science
  • You must have been accepted to study Electrical Engineering

Mining Engineering Bursary Criteria

  • You must be South African
  • Must have completed your Matric/Grade 12
  • Must have passed your Matric with level 6 for Maths and Science
  • You must have been accepted to study Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering Bursary Criteria

  • You must be South African
  • Must have completed your Matric/Grade 12
  • Must have passed your Matric with level 6 for Maths and Science
  • You must have been accepted to study Electrical Engineering

Environmentally-oriented degrees will also be considered for any of PPC funding for 2023.

PPC Bursary 2023 Online Application Requirements

Applicants need to meet the following requirements:

  • must be a South African citizen to apply for the PPC bursary
  • must undertake full-time undergraduate studies in a South African tertiary institution;
  • have a financial need; and
  • written proof of acceptance to an accredited South African University if not already in university.

Like others this bursary may require that applicants attach a list of documents to support their application. PPC will dictate which documents are needed although normally the following are always needed:

  • ID document
  • Proof of registration
  • Proof of income
  • Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)

PPC Bursary Application Closing Date?

No closing date for PPC bursary is not stipulated.

List of Universities Where Studies Can Be Undertaken

  • University of Witwatersrand (Wits)
  • University of Free State (UFS)
  • University of Western Cape (UWC)
  • University of Cape Town (UCT)
  • Cape Peninsula University (CPUT)
  • University of Stellenbosch
  • Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
  • University of Johannesburg (UJ)
  • Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
  • Rhodes University
  • University of Limpopo
  • University of Pretoria (UP)
  • Durban University of Technology (DUT)
  • UNISA (University of South Africa)
  • University of KZN (UKZN)        
  • Mangosutho University of Technology
  • University of Zululand
  • North-West University 
  • University of Venda of Technology
  • Central University of Technology (Free State)
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

How Should The PPC Bursary Application For 2023 Be Done?  

If you wish to apply for this PPC bursary you will have to fill in an application form and return it with all required documents. You can upload the form and documents online which makes it much easier to apply.

Apply online via PPC Bursary Application 2023

PPC aligns this bursary opportunity such that it meets current and future skills needs of the group and the entire sector. The bursary is targeting chemical, electrical, mechanical, mining and industrial engineering fields of study.