Gibela Bursary Scheme

Formed in 2013, Gibela is a rail transport consortium that focuses on black economic empowerment (BEE). It is composed of two entities: Alstom , a French rail company holding a 70% stake, and Ubumbano Rail, holding the remaining 30%. Initially, Gibela was set up as a separate company to implement the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa's (Prasa) rolling-stock fleet-renewal programme.

Gibela offers bursaries to South African citizens who possess a bar-coded ID and are enrolled or intend to enroll at a South African University or a University of Technology . Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic potential. Gibela funds various disciplines at universities such as: Electrical Electronic Mechanical Metallurgical Industrial Engineering Computer Science and Information Technology Accounting Supply Chain and Logistics Management Bursaries are granted for one year and are renewable based on academic performance. For Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, applicants must have matric-level four in Mathematics, Physical Science, and English and must provide written proof of acceptance for admission from a South African TVET institution . Gibela provides funding for disciplines such as: Boiler-makers Electricians Mechanics Fitters and Turners Millwright Welders Pattern-makers Vehicle Builders Plumbers Control and Instrumentation Technicians Funding is granted for one year and renewable based on academic performance.

Send the following documents to the email provided below: A short curriculum vitae. Certified copies of their academic records. Certified copy of their South African Identity Document.