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ARMSCOR 2022 External Bursary Scheme

ARMSCOR 2022 Bursary 

Armscor is the arms procurement agency of the South African Department of Defence. The Armaments Corporation of South Africa , Armscor, with the defence industry, is offering bursaries to excellent students through their Armscor Bursary Scheme. The bursaries will be awarded to learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who plan on studying full-time in the engineering and science fields of study.


Fields covered 


  •  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 

The Armscor bursary will cover the folowing:


  •  Tuition fees 
  •  Accommodation and meals 
  •  Prescribed books 
  •  Vacation work (Where possible) 
 

Eligibility criteria


These are the requirements that you should meet 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 
 

The Documents that you need to submit when applying 


  •  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 payslips/employment letter/SASSA grant letter/affidavit for informal traders) 
  •  Death certificate if deceased
 

These Documents you will need to provide later on in the process


  •  Final Matric results(certified copy) 
  •  University acceptance letter or proof of registration 
  •  Student number 
  •  Fees statement, if currently at tertiary level
 
You must email your application or post your application 


Email: bursaries@armsor.co.za

(insert the words ''Armscor Bursary Application- Your Full Nam" in the email subject line). OR 
Senior Manager: Learning & Organisation Development, Armour LTD, Private Bag X337, Pretoria, 0001 

Closing Date 

27 February 2022

Contacts of bursary provider 

For any questions related to this bursary programme, please contact 

Name: Sam Sibiya 
Tel: 012 428 2434
Email: Sams@armscor.co.za 

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