Armscor Bursary Scheme 2023 for STEM Programmes

Armscor invites South African citizens who have an interest in working in the Defence industry to apply for the Bursary Scheme 2023.

Armscor, the Armaments Corporation of South Africa, in partnership with the Defence industry, is offering bursaries to exceptional learners through the Armscor Bursary Scheme.

The aim of the scheme is to address the critical science and engineering skills of the Defence industry, by focusing on promoting and improving results in Maths, Science and technical subjects at schools.

The bursaries will be awarded to learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who intend to study full time in the engineering and science fields of study.

Armscor will be awarding bursaries to the following field of study:

Aeronautical Engineering /Applied Mathematics / Biochemistry

Chemistry and Physics Computer Science

Electronics / Electrical (Light current) Engineering / Human Kinetics & Ergonomics Science

Industrial Engineering / Information Technology / Material Sciences

Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Metallurgy Engineering /Naval/Marine Engineering

Armscor bursary covers the following:

• Tuition fees

• Accommodation and meals

• Prescribed books

• Vacation work (Where possible)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• South African Citizen

• Candidates must have an interest in working in the Defence industry

• Achieved levels of 5, 6, and 7 in Mathematics, Physical Science and English

• Studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study

• Studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institute within South Africa

• Excellent academic Results

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:

• ID document (certified copy)

• Matric Mid-year results, if currently in Matric(certified copy)

• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)

• Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)

• Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents (certified copies)

• Parent(s) or guardian(s) proof of income(latest pay slips/employment letter/SASSA grant letter/affidavit for informal traders)

• Death certificate if deceased

The following documents will also be required in the final stages of the bursary selection process:

• Final Matric results(certified copy)

• University acceptance letter or proof of registration

• Student number

• Fees statement, if currently at tertiary level

Application must be submitted electronically via email or hardcopy via post to: Email: bursaries@armscor.co.za

(insert the words ‘’ Armscor Bursary Application– Your Full Name” in the email subject line). OR Senior Manager: Learning & Organisation Development, Armscor LTD, Private Bag X337, Pretoria, 0001

CLOSING DATE: 27 February 2023

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact:

Name: Thulisile Sibeko

Email:    ThulisileS@armscor.co.za