Closing Date: 08 October 2024
MQA: Bursaries 2025
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:
- Unemployed Bursaries (700 bursaries to be awarded)
- Employed Bursaries (70 bursaries to be awarded).
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:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Health and Management
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mine Surveying
- Mining Engineering
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupational Hygiene
- Occupational Medicine
- Operations Management
- Quality Management
TVET College studies (Nated courses: N4 to N6 and NCV qualifications):
- Boilermaker
- Bricklayer
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Electrician
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitting (including Machinery)
- Instrumentation Mechanic
- Mechanical Fitter
- Mechanic including automotive mechanic
- Mechatronics
- Millwright
- Motor Mechanic (Diesel)
- Pipe Fitter
- Plumber
- Rigger Ropesman
- Welder
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)
