ABOUT THE COMPANY – ARMSCOR
We (sagist.co.za team) are pleased to inform you about Armscor Bursary South Africa 2022-2023 / read full details.
Armaments Corporation of South Africa (known as ARMSCOR) was established in 1968 as an arms production company. Today, Armscor are the South African Department of Defence’s (DOD) arms procurement agency.
Not only do Armscor provide services to the DOD, but they also service the South African Government and other stakeholders across Africa.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE
Armscor are inviting students from previously disadvantaged background, who are interested in pursuing a career in the defence industry, to apply for their bursary programme. Bursaries for studies within the Engineering and Science sector, particularly the following fields:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Light current)
- Ergonomics Science
- Human Kinetics
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Marine Engineering
- Material Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Naval Engineering
- Physics
The bursary will provide cover the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation, meals and vacation work if and when possible.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Strong academic record
- Interested in working within the defence industry
- Achieved a minimum of levels 5, 6, and 7 in Mathematics, Physical Science and English in Matric
- Studying or intend on studying full time within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institute within South Africa
- From a previously disadvantaged background
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the Armscor Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- 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)
- 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)
- University registration/ acceptance letter (on letterhead)
- Fees 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)
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: bursaries@armscor.co.za
(Insert the words “Armscor Bursary Application- Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
2) Post:
Senior Manager: Learning & Organisation Development
Armscor LTD
Private Bag X337
Pretoria
0001
CLOSING DATE
28 February 2021.
(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Armscor directly:
Contact Person: Thembi Siphika
Tel: 012 428 2421
Email: Thembisp@armscor.co.za