Basil Read Bursary South Africa 2023 – 2024
Basil Read Bursary South Africa 2023 – 2024
ABOUT THE COMPANY – BASIL READ
Basil Read, founded by Basil Leonard Read in 1952, is now a powerful brand and major role player in the building sector of South Africa. The companies operations include Roads; Developments (large scale mixed-use housing developments); Construction (Buildings, Civil and Plant); as well as Mining (opencast mining, surface contract mining and related services)
The JSE listed company has undertaken construction and engineering works in South Africa; Botswana; Namibia; Zambia and St Helena. Basil Read’s core values include safety, delivery, integrity, commitment, unity and compassion.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE
The Basil Read bursary programme was initiated to help financially needing students to follow their dreams and continue their studies in light of their financial positions. Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study:
- Civil Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
- Mining Engineering (BSc/ BEng/ National Diploma)
- Quantity Surveying (BSc/ BSc Hons)
The following expenses will be covered by the bursary award: registration fees, tuition, prescribed textbooks, stationery, accommodation and meals.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study (second or later year of study)
- Studying full-time at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
- Achieved high results in Mathematics and Science
- Passionate and enthusiastic about a career within the built environment
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the Basil Read Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Latest tertiary academic results (certified copy)
- Proof of enrollment in one of the above fields of study
- Quote for all study fees from a tertiary institution
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: mallan@basilread.co.za
2) Post:
The Skills Development and Bursary Facilitator
Basil Read (Pty) Ltd
Private Bag X170
Bedfordview
2008
CLOSING DATE
31 August 2021.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Basil Read directly:
Training & Development Department
Tel: 011 418 6300/ 011 418 3489
Email: bursaries@basilread.co.za
BURSARY CATEGORIES:
COMPUTER SCIENCE & IT BURSARIES
CONSTRUCTION & BUILT ENVIRONMENT BURSARIES