Orion Engineered Carbons is a top global provider of carbon black, a versatile material available in both powder and pellet forms. Tailored to meet specific customer needs, carbon black plays crucial roles in products such as tires, coatings, inks, batteries, plastics, and various high-performance applications. Its capabilities include enhancing durability, conductivity, reinforcement, color, tint, and UV protection, making it essential across multiple industries. With innovation centers on three continents and 15 state-of-the-art production facilities worldwide, Orion stands out for its comprehensive array of production processes and commitment to excellence.
About the Orion Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
Orion Engineered Carbons is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. Bursaries are available for students residing within the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality (Eastern Cape) for diploma/degree studies in the following fields:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
More About the Orion Bursary Programme – Selection
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 10 January 2025 and invited to attend interviews. If you do not receive feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Bursaries are awarded for one academic year and are renewable each year, depending on academic performance.
Eligibility Requirements for the Orion Bursary
To apply, you need to meet these criteria:
- Reside within the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape province
- Live in a previously disadvantaged area
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric (Umalusi)
- Have achieved a minimum APS pass rate of 5 for Mathematics and Science in Matric
- Be studying or planning to study towards a qualification in one of the specified fields
Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals.
How to Apply for the Orion Bursary
Submit your application online at: https://careerwise.co.za/ats/preregistration/
Please use the promotional code Orion2025 when applying/tracking your application.
Enter “busa.hlayiso.com” when asked how you heard about the Orion bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following documents with your online application:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric June results/Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record if currently studying
- Proof of residence
Closing Date
13 December 2024 – be sure to apply before this date to be considered.
Contact Details
For any queries related to this bursary programme, contact Career Wise (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
- Tel: 011 258 4464 / 0860 100 7787
- Email: [email protected]