Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is inviting qualifying students to apply for its 2027 Bursary Programme.
The bursary is aimed at students who are studying, or planning to study, full-time at accredited tertiary institutions. Harmony states that preference is given to applicants from communities surrounding its operations. The programme accommodates both students entering tertiary education and students who are already enrolled.
Harmony Gold Bursary 2027 – Quick Details
Bursary Provider: Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
Bursary Programme: Harmony Bursary 2027
Academic Year: 2027
Study Level: Tertiary education
Study Mode: Full-time
Institution: Accredited tertiary institutions
Fields: Core and critical, mining-related and other disciplines
Closing Date: 9 October 2026
Application Method: Email
Application Email: bursaryscheme@harmony.co.za
Age: 18–35 years
Citizenship: South African citizen
Status: Applications open
Harmony says its annual bursary allocation is divided into 60% core and critical fields, 30% non-core but mining-related fields and 10% other disciplines, with the specific fields varying according to business requirements.
About the Harmony Gold Bursary
Harmony Gold’s bursary programme is designed to recruit and support students pursuing full-time studies at accredited tertiary institutions.
The company particularly seeks to develop students who can contribute to the mining and resources sector, while also supporting selected non-core and other disciplines according to its annual business requirements.
Preference is given to students from communities surrounding Harmony’s operations.
Fields of Study
The official 2027 application form specifically lists the following disciplines:
Core / Mining-Related Fields
- Electrical Engineering – Heavy Current only
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Geology
- Survey and Planning
- Extractive Metallurgy
The application form also provides an “Other” option, while Harmony’s website explains that the bursary includes non-core mining-related and other disciplines according to annual business requirements.
Important: Applicants should check the application form and Harmony’s current requirements carefully to confirm whether their particular qualification falls within the 2027 intake.
Harmony Gold Bursary Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a South African citizen
- Have a valid South African identity document
- Have a National Senior Certificate
- Have passed all subjects with 60% or above
- Engineering students must have at least 70% for Mathematics and Physical Science
- Students already at tertiary institutions must have achieved an average of at least 60% in all major subjects
- Be studying, or planning to study, full-time
- Provide a brief CV of no more than 3 pages.
Persons with disabilities are welcome to apply, although Harmony notes that selection will take into account the physical demands associated with the occupation related to the qualification.
Documents Required
Applicants should submit the required supporting documents together with the completed application form.
These include:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified proof of academic results
- Grade 12 applicants:
- Grade 11 December results
- Grade 12 mid-term or preliminary results
- Full academic transcript if already studying at an accredited tertiary institution
- CV/resume of no more than 3 pages
- Proof of address
- Registration or acceptance letter from the institution.
Make sure the application form is completed fully and accurately.
Harmony instructs applicants to complete the form in block letters using black ink.
How to Apply for the Harmony Bursary
Applicants should:
Step 1
Download the official Harmony Bursary 2027 application form.
Step 2
Complete the form fully using black ink and block letters.
Step 3
Prepare all required supporting documents.
Step 4
Check that your academic results meet the requirements for your intended field.
Step 5
Submit the completed application form and supporting documents by email to:
Harmony’s official application form provides this email address for bursary applications.
Step 6
Submit your application before the deadline.
Closing Date
9 October 2026
No late applications will be considered.
Applicants should therefore submit their applications well before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.
What Happens After Applying?
Harmony states that if an applicant has not received correspondence within 21 days, they should regard their application as unsuccessful.
Correspondence is limited to shortlisted applicants.
Important Information
The Harmony website states that the bursaries are offered to communities in and around its mining operations and that the fields supported vary from year to year according to business requirements.
The official 2027 application form also asks applicants about existing educational funding, scholarships, bursaries, student loans and sponsorships. Therefore, applicants should provide accurate information about any other financial support they receive.
Bursary value: The current 2027 Harmony page and application form I checked do not state a specific rand value or a detailed list of expenses covered, so I would not publish a monetary amount on NextStepZA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Harmony Gold Bursary open for 2027?
Yes. Harmony’s official website states that the 2027 bursary intake is open.
When does the Harmony Bursary 2027 close?
The closing date is 9 October 2026. No late applications will be considered.
What fields does Harmony fund?
The 2027 application form specifically lists Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, Survey and Planning, and Extractive Metallurgy, with an “Other” option. Harmony also states that its annual allocation includes core, mining-related non-core and other disciplines according to business requirements.
What marks are required?
Applicants must have passed all NSC subjects with 60% or above. Engineering applicants require at least 70% in Mathematics and Physical Science. Students already at tertiary institutions must have an average of at least 60% in all major subjects.
Can Grade 12 learners apply?
Yes. The application form specifically provides for applicants who are still at school and asks Grade 12 applicants to submit their Grade 11 December and Grade 12 mid-term/preliminary results.
Can students already at university apply?
Yes. The programme accommodates students already enrolled at accredited tertiary institutions, and they must provide their academic transcript.
Does Harmony fund TVET colleges?
The current 2027 page says the bursary is for full-time study at accredited tertiary institutions, but the current 2027 page/form I checked does not specifically state a TVET/private-college exclusion. I would therefore avoid adding an exclusion unless Harmony confirms it for the 2027 intake.
Where do I send my application?
Email the completed application and required documents to bursaryscheme@harmony.co.za.
Official Application
Harmony Gold – Opportunities for Students:
View the official Harmony bursary page
Official 2027 Application Form:
Download the Harmony Bursary 2027 application form
Application email: bursaryscheme@harmony.co.za