PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) Bursary 2022 – 2023
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ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – PRASA

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is a Government owned enterprise, responsible for majority of the passenger rail services in SA. PRASA reports to the Minister of Transport and is made up of four branches: Autopax, Intersite, Shosholoza Meyl and Metrorail.

PRASA, founded in the year 1990, provide commuter rail services within South Africa’s Metropolitan areas, as well as bus and rail services within the country. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the company currently employs over 17 000 staff members.

ABOUT THE PRASA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

PRASA is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2023 academic year.

Each year PRASA award bursaries for studies in Engineering, Operations and technical courses.

MORE ABOUT THE PRASA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition, prescribed books, accommodation and meals on campus.

The bursary will NOT cover any outstanding student debt or student loans.

Bursary recipients will be required to enter into a contract with PRASA.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRASA BURSARY

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):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institute within South Africa
  • You must have a good academic record
  • You must NOT be receiving any any other bursary awards

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PRASA BURSARY

Application forms can be obtained in one of the following ways:

– Requested via email from: mraphadu@prasa.com or mmotsatse@prasa.com
– From the PRASA Hatfield office (Prasa House, 1040 Burnett Street, Hatfield, Pretoria)

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