MQA: Bursaries 2025

Closing Date: 08 October 2024

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmes, for the 2025 academic year.

MQA is offering 2 types of bursaries:

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, related to the mining and minerals sector:

University and University of Technology studies:

TVET College studies (Nated courses: N4 to N6 and NCV qualifications):

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

Unemployed bursary: tuition fees and allowances for accommodation, books, and meals.
Employed bursary: tuition fees and allowances for books. Funding for international study tours, conferences and seminars will not be considered.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

Unemployed bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate qualification, in one of the aforementioned fields of study (postgraduate studies will NOT be funded)
You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University, University of Technology or TVET College in South Africa
You must be unemployed and must remain unemployed throughout your studies
You must be a historically disadvantaged individual (White males under the age of 35 years will be considered)
You must be in financial need, with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per annum (this will be verified by MQA)
You must have a strong academic record
Preference will also be given to students from the following provinces: Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, North-West and KwaZulu-Natal
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Employed bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must be currently employed within the mining and minerals sector
You must intend on pursuing studies for a qualification relevant to the mining related sector
You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University, University of Technology or TVET College in South Africa
You must NOT be currently on an MQA funded Internship Programme or a Work Experience (P1/P2) Programme
You must be a historically disadvantaged individual (White males under the age of 35 years will be considered)
You must be an MQA levy-paying or levy-exempted employers
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online at: MQA Bursary Application 2025

Required Documents:

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:

ID document (certified copy)
Grade 11 final report or Matric mid-year report, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Proof of acceptance at a University, University of Technology or TVET College for 2025, if available
Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy)
Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, affidavit if not in contact with 1 or more parent, proof of SASSA payment if applicable, death certificate if deceased)