The ArcelorMittal engineering bursaries for 2027 are open right now, and the closing date of 4 November 2026 will come faster than you think. But here is what catches many applicants out: after you submit, the company may email you a recorded interview invitation through Wamly. That invitation has its own deadline. Miss it, and your application can be set aside, even with good marks. This guide walks you through the marks, documents and steps you need. You can also find this opportunity listed on Student Office, alongside other South African funding options.
What Is the ArcelorMittal Engineering Bursary?
This bursary pays for full-time study towards a four-year engineering degree at a recognised South African university. It is offered by ArcelorMittal South Africa, one of the country’s largest steel producers. The funding comes with real commitments too: strong academic performance, vacation work and workplace learning. Think of it as an investment in your future, and a possible first step into a serious engineering career.
Key Details at a Glance
- Provider: ArcelorMittal South Africa
- Study year: 2027
- Qualification: Full-time four-year engineering degree
- Institution: A recognised South African university
- Reference number: arcmt_000948
- Listed location: Vanderbijlpark
- Closing date: 4 November 2026
- How to apply: ArcelorMittal South Africa’s online recruitment portal
Which Engineering Fields Can You Choose?
You must study one of these six fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
Check the exact name and length of your qualification. A similar course does not automatically count. For example, funding for Computer Engineering does not mean every computing qualification is approved. Keep your university acceptance or registration details nearby when you fill in the form, so the programme name matches your documents exactly.
Who Can Apply?
You must meet these basic conditions:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must plan to study full-time at a university in 2027.
- Your degree must fall under one of the six listed engineering fields.
What Marks Do You Need?
For Grade 12, the bursary asks for English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences with a minimum of 75%. The listing does not explain exactly how that 75% is checked for each subject. So do not assume a 75% overall Matric average is enough. Compare your marks subject by subject. If anything is unclear, ask ArcelorMittal before you apply.
What If You Are Already at University?
You must have passed every course you registered for during the study period you have already completed. No separate university average is mentioned. Read your transcript course by course. A good overall average can still hide one failed module, and that module matters here.
What Does the Bursary Cover?
The package helps with major study costs:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Books
- An accommodation allowance
- Food allowances
- A once-off laptop allowance
The listing does not publish exact rand amounts or the full agreement terms. Compare any written offer with your real university costs before you commit. Check allowance limits, payment timing, approved purchases and any conditions attached. Note that the laptop is an allowance, not a promise of a device. Also keep your university’s registration deadline on your own calendar, so you do not miss it while you wait.
How Do You Apply?
Follow these steps on the official portal:
- Open the official ArcelorMittal engineering bursary listing. Confirm the programme title and reference arcmt_000948.
- Create a recruitment profile or sign in. Use an email address and cellphone number you check often.
- Complete your personal and education details. Make sure they match your supporting documents.
- Upload your CV and latest academic record or school report. Follow the format rules shown on each screen.
- Review everything and submit before 4 November 2026. Keep any confirmation the portal gives you.
- Watch your inbox and spam folder. If you receive a Wamly invitation, complete the recorded interview before its deadline.
What Documents Do You Need?
Two documents are specifically required:
- An updated CV
- Your latest academic record or school report
The CV upload accepts PDF, DOC, DOCX or TXT files up to 10 MB. Follow any separate instructions for the other document. Open your final files before uploading them. Check that your name, results and contact details are easy to read, and remove outdated versions from your folder so you upload the correct one.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
Competition for bursaries like this one is real, and many strong students still lose out on small details. These tips can help you avoid that.
- Prepare for the recorded interview. Read the invitation fully before you start recording. The interview deadline is separate from the bursary closing date. Choose a quiet room. Test your camera, microphone and internet connection, and use any pre-checks the platform offers. Practise explaining why you chose your engineering field, using a real project or academic task you can describe clearly, including your own contribution. These are preparation ideas, not predictions of the questions.
- Build an honest student CV. Use your real subjects, achievements, projects and activities. A short, true description of a school or university project is worth more than work experience you cannot prove.
- Check your transcript module by module. Make sure you genuinely meet the “passed every course” rule before you apply, not just the overall average.
- Know the TVET position. A TVET qualification does not automatically meet this degree requirement. If you are moving from a TVET college into a qualifying university degree, confirm your study route with ArcelorMittal first.
- Do not plan around Vanderbijlpark yet. The listing shows Vanderbijlpark as its location, but your studies will be at a South African university. Confirm workplace-learning arrangements before you make travel or accommodation plans around the company’s site.
Final Word: Take the First Step Today
Bursaries like this one do not ask for money upfront. They ask for preparation, honest documents and careful reading. Start today: update your CV, collect your latest marks, and check that your degree matches one of the six fields. Then complete the portal submission well before 4 November 2026. After that, check your email every day, because the Wamly interview invitation will not wait for you.
While you wait, compare other bursary opportunities and keep a simple record of each programme’s conditions and deadlines. That one habit will put you ahead of most applicants.
About the Author
Itumeleng Ndlovu is the Founder and Managing Editor of SETA Careers, an independent South African platform that publishes accurate information about learnerships, bursaries, internships and skills development programmes. She researches and verifies updates from official government departments, SETAs, TVET colleges and accredited institutions, so readers receive clear, reliable and up-to-date guidance. Contact: [email protected]