The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the Mining and Minerals Sector in terms of the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998.
The MQA is inviting all public universities and TVET colleges to directly apply for bursary funding for financially needy and deserving students registered at these institutions for the 2027 academic year.
The objective of this funding window is to invite public universities and TVET colleges to apply for bursary funding for financially needy students who will be studying at that institutions during the 2027 academic year towards programmes that are aligned to the MQA Sector Skills Plan.
A total of 500 bursary opportunities for unemployed bursars will be available for the 2027 academic year.
1. The following study programme will be funded at universities:
- Mining Engineering
2. The following study programmes will be funded at TVET Colleges:
- Boilermaker
- Motor Mechanic
- Electrician
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitting (including Machinery)
- Instrumentation Mechanic
- Millwright
- Rigger Ropes Man
3. In addition, the MQA will consider funding for students at TVET colleges, studying for a full qualification linked to the following JET and 4IR focus areas:
- 3D Printing
- AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automation Technology
- Cloud Computing
- CNC Machining
- Coding
- Cyber Security
- Drones Technology
- Internet of Things
- IT Linguistics
- Networking and Programming
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Robotics and Programming
- Software Simulation
- Solar and Photovoltaics Technology
- Welding Robotics (Raspberry and Pi and Arduino)
Administration of the bursary funding
The bursary funding will be administered and regulated through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the MQA and the institution.
Application link: https://mqaoneview.org.za/webui/index.zul
The application window will open 19 October 2026 and close on 19 November 2026.
For inquiries, please refer to the list of MQA Bursary Contact Persons for assistance:
To apply mqaoneview.org.za.