Idwala Industrial Holdings is looking for bright South African students to join its 2026 Community Bursary Programme.
If you live near Danielskuil and are studying or planning to study a technical or engineering subject, this could be the chance to get your education paid for and to start a career in South Africa’s mining and industrial minerals field.
What is the Community Bursary Programme?
Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd has opened a bursary that goes beyond just giving money. It is a way to help students from Danielskuil and the surrounding 200‑kilometre area finish university or TVET college courses in subjects that the company needs, and to build a local talent pool for the future of mining.
The bursary covers a lot of the costs that a student normally has to pay, so you don’t have to worry as much about tuition, books, food or living expenses.
Quick Facts
- Name – Idwala Industrial Holdings Community Bursary Programme 2026
- Company – Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- Who can apply? – South African students living in Danielskuil or within 200 km of it
- What subjects? – Chemistry, Mining, Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical) and other related technical fields
- What it pays for – Tuition, books, meals and housing (as far as funds allow)
- How to apply – Email your application to limerecruitment@idwala.co.za
- Deadline – 13 February 2026
Fields that Get the Most Attention
For 2026 Idwala will give special focus to students studying:
- Chemistry
- Mining Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Other technical or engineering subjects that line up with the company’s needs
If your major matches one of these, you could have a better chance of getting the bursary.
Who Is Eligible?
Basic Eligibility
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must be accepted or already registered at a public university or a TVET college in South Africa.
- Your studies must be in a technical or engineering discipline that the company is interested in.
Academic Requirements
- You need to have passed all major subjects with at least 60 %.
- You must send your 2025 exam results.
Residency Requirement (Very Important)
- You must live in Danielskuil or somewhere within 200 km of it.
Other Things the Committee Looks For
- Preference is given to applicants from certain groups that Idwala has identified as needing more support.
- You should show a strong record of learning and a clear plan for your future career.
What the Bursary Will Pay
The amount you receive will depend on how much money the company can give and how well you meet the requirements. Generally the bursary can cover:
- Your tuition fees for university or college.
- A monthly allowance for books.
- The cost of meals.
- Housing costs, if needed.
All of this is subject to the budget available each year.
How to Put Together Your Application
Make sure you have every document ready before you send it. Your file should include:
- A motivational letter explaining why Idwala should fund you.
- A copy of your CV.
- A certified copy of your South African ID.
- Your National Certificate showing you scored 60 % or more in all major subjects.
- Your 2025 academic results.
- A letter or proof that you are enrolled at your institution.
- Proof that you live in or near Danielskuil.
- Proof of your family’s income or an affidavit if that information is not available.
- A statement about any other financial help you are receiving.
Once you have everything, email the complete set to limerecruitment@idwala.co.za.
Do not send a half‑finished application – it will not be considered.
Important Dates
Applications that arrive after 13 February 2026 or that are missing any part of the required paperwork will not be reviewed. Make sure you submit your application before this date to keep your chances open.
Why This Matters
For students who live near Danielskuil, this bursary is more than a scholarship – it is a way to finish a technical or engineering degree with less financial stress and to gain a clear route into a career that can help grow South Africa’s mining and minerals industries.
If you meet the rules and have the grades, don’t wait. Gather your documents, write a clear and honest motivational letter, and send everything to limerecruitment@idwala.co.za before the deadline. This is a real chance to turn your ambition into a future career.