Valterra Platinum Community Bursaries 2026 Now Open

Valterra Platinum Community Bursaries 2026 Now Open – Apply Before 1 February

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Valterra Platinum has officially opened applications for its Community Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year, offering full financial support to young people from its host communities who want to study further but face financial hardship.

 Closing date: 1 February 2026 at 23:59
 Location: Limpopo & North West host communities
 Study fields: Any undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6 or 7)

What Is the Valterra Platinum Community Bursary?

The Valterra Platinum Community Bursary Programme is designed to support deserving South African youth from mining host communities who may not have access to other funding opportunities.

The bursary supports first-time undergraduate studies and focuses on learners from vulnerable and disadvantaged households.

About Valterra Platinum

Formerly known as Anglo American Platinum, Valterra Platinum is one of the world’s leading producers of platinum group metals (PGMs).

Now operating as an independent, publicly listed company on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Valterra Platinum is guided by its purpose:

“Unearth Value to Better Our World.”

Its operations span mining, smelting, and refining, with a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and long-term community development in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Eligible Host Communities

Applicants must live in communities linked to the following Valterra Platinum operations:

Limpopo

  • Amandelbult Mine
  • Mogalakwena Mine
  • Mototolo Mine
  • Polokwane Smelter
  • Twickenham Project

North West

  • Waterval Smelter

Rustenburg Processing & Smelting Operations

  • Mortimer Smelter
  • Converter Plant (CP)
  • Base Metal Refinery (BMR)
  • Precious Metal Refinery (PMR)

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What Does the Bursary Cover?

The bursary provides full financial support, including:

✔ Tuition fees
✔ Accommodation
✔ Allowance

The bursary is awarded for the full duration of the qualification, subject to satisfactory academic performance and annual review.

Who Can Apply?

You must meet all of the following criteria:

  • South African citizen
  • Aged 18–25 years
  • Reside in a Valterra Platinum host community
  • Completed most schooling in a host community
  • Completed Matric in 2024 or 2025
  • Accepted or enrolled for a first undergraduate qualification
  • Qualification must be SAQA-accredited (NQF Level 6 or 7)
  • Full-time study, completed within 3 years (by December 2028)
  • Studying at a registered public or private institution
  • Not a child of a Valterra Platinum employee

Priority Is Given To:

  • Orphans and vulnerable learners
  • Learners from unemployed households
  • Child-headed households

Required Documents

Applicants must upload clear, certified copies of:

  • South African ID
  • Matric certificate
  • Latest academic record (if applicable)
  • Acceptance or conditional acceptance letter
  • Proof of tertiary registration (if available)
  • Proof of residence (not older than 3 months)
  • Proof of vulnerability (SASSA letter or affidavit, if applicable)

⚠️ Incomplete applications may be disqualified.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the closing date
  • If you do not receive feedback, consider your application unsuccessful

How to Apply

 [Apply for the Valterra Platinum Community Bursary 2026]

Final Reminder

 Applications close on 1 February 2026 at 23:59
Late applications will not be accepted

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