Closing Date: 15 September 2023
Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA): Bursaries 2024
Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) invites students to apply for the 2024 Bursary Programme 2024 academic year.
IMESA will be awarding 2 types of bursaries:
Bursaries for non-IMESA members (Bursary Scheme A)
- For studies towards a Civil Engineering qualification (or a related discipline of infrastructure engineering approved by the Executive Council of IMESA.)
Bursaries for dependents of IMESA members (Bursary Scheme B)
- For children of IMESA members, to study towards a Civil Engineering qualification (or a related discipline of infrastructure engineering).
Requirements:
Requirements: For Non-IMESA members:
- You must be studying full time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
- You must have completed your first year of study
- You must be entering your second year (or later) of study in 2024
- You must be studying at an ECSA accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have proven financial need (NOT be able to afford your studies without a bursary)
Requirements: For dependents of IMESA members:
- You must be a child or dependent of an IMESA member (the IMESA member must have held membership for a minimum of 5 years)
- You must be studying full time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
- You must have completed your first year of study
- You must be entering your second year (or later) of study in 2024
- You must be studying at an ECSA accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees and books only, up to a maximum value of R50 000. Bursary recipients will be appointed a mentor and students are encouraged to participate in IMESA activities.
Bursary funding will be paid directly to the tertiary institution where the recipient is studying, within 60 days of IMESA receiving the student account statement (or as agreed upon between the IMESA representative and student).
Before the first bursary installment is issued, students must provide IMESA Head Office with the following: proof of enrollment for the specific course and a medical certificate.
How to Apply
Download and complete the relevant IMESA bursary application form:
- Scheme A: IMESA Bursary Application Form (for non-members) (.pdf)
- Scheme B: IMESA Bursary Application Form (for dependents of members) (.pdf)
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- 2023 mid year exam results (certified copy)
- Undersigned statement from the tertiary institute, declaring your academic progress in your first year
- Affidavit declaring your parents/ guardians monthly income, and your financial situation
Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@imesa.org.za (Insert the words “IMESA Bursary Application“, followed by “Scheme A” or “Scheme B” in the email subject line).