2025 Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursary Opportunities at Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto’s South African operation, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in KwaZulu-Natal, invites applications for our 2025 Bursary Programme. We are seeking enthusiastic students or prospective students pursuing studies in the following fields:

Fields of Study:

• Engineering: Electrical, Mining, Chemical, Metallurgical, Marine
• Sciences: Actuarial, Computer, Data
• Finance: Accounting, Auditing, Banking
• Humanities: Sound Production, Journalism, Education
• Health Sciences: Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy
• Management Sciences: Supply Chain Management
• Law

Eligibility Criteria:

In order to meet the criteria for the Richards Bay Minerals Bursary programme, you need to have already been accepted into a recognised University institution that provides your programme of study. Added to that, you also need to meet the general requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Matric results (statement or certificate)
• A learner who achieved high marks in Grade 12
• Qualifying for financial assistance (in line with NSFAS guidelines)
• We strongly encourage students with disabilities to apply.

Required Application Documents:

• Attach certified copy of ID (not older than 3 months)
• Attach certified Matric certificate or statement of results (not older than 3 months)
• Attach a proof of acceptance from a university
• Attach your proof of bank account
• Attach certified ID copy of parent/guardian (if signing on behalf of the applicant)
• Attach parent/guardian proof of income or payslip
• Attach motivation letter explaining your chosen field of study