Columbus Stainless invites applications for an all-inclusive bursary for 2026. The bursary targets high-potential students pursuing a B.Eng in Industrial Engineering. The opportunity sits within South Africa’s only stainless steel producer, part of the global Acerinox Group, with operations in Middelburg.
About Columbus Stainless
Founded in 1964, Columbus Stainless remains the continent’s only producer of stainless steel. The company supports local growth, invests in skills, and promotes stainless steel as a durable, 100% recyclable material with wide industry impact.
Bursary Overview
- Reference: BURS2026 INDUSENG
- Field: Industrial Engineering, B.Eng
- Study mode: Full-time, four-year undergraduate degree
- Type: All-inclusive bursary
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga
- Intake year: 2026
- Closing date: 31 October 2025
Eligibility and Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Enrolled in first or second year Industrial Engineering (B.Eng) in 2025
- Progressing to second or third year in 2026
- Minimum 65% academic average
- Full-time study in a four-year degree programme
- Not a diploma programme
What the Bursary Offers
This is an all-inclusive bursary. Support covers core study needs for eligible full-time students. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details during the process.
Who Should Apply
The bursary suits goal-driven Industrial Engineering students who show solid academic performance and an interest in large-scale manufacturing. Columbus Stainless invests in people and provides development to help talent reach full potential.
How to Apply
- Prepare recent academic records showing an average of 65% or higher.
- Keep proof of South African citizenship ready.
- Compile an updated CV.
- Visit the Columbus Stainless careers or bursaries page and submit the online application with the reference BURS2026 INDUSENG.
- Submit before 31 October 2025.
Tip: Use a concise, factual CV. Highlight projects, leadership roles, plant visits, and any experience linked to manufacturing or process improvement.
Timeline and Key Dates
- Applications close: 31 October 2025
- Study year funded: 2026
Selection and Next Steps
- Shortlisting will focus on academic record, field of study, and eligibility.
- Finalists may attend interviews and assessments.
- Successful applicants will receive written confirmation with funding details and conditions.
Check also: ISFAP Bursaries 2026
Industrial Engineering supports real outcomes in productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. At Columbus Stainless, this discipline links data, people, and processes to deliver measurable improvements in a high-spec manufacturing environment.