Bursaries
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 Bursary Scheme was established to increase the number of students taking careers in the mining and minerals sector.
Today the bursary scheme continues to assist students by offering them the opportunity to study these careers at Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
The MQA bursary is available to students that have enrolled with universities, TVET colleges, and universities of technology.
1. APPLICATION WINDOW FOR EMPLOYED BURSARS: 2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
The MQA would like to invite applicants currently employed in the mining and mineral Sector to apply for bursary funding support for 2027 academic year.
Application link: https://sims.mqa.org.za/bursaryApplicationSocioEcoSelect
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
The closing date for applications is 19 November 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only.
If you have not received any communication from MQA by 15 December 2026, then please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
2. APPLICATION WINDOW FOR UNEMPLOYED BURSARIES FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AND TVET SUPPORT: 2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
The MQA would like to invite public Universities, Universities of Technology and TVET Colleges to apply for bursary funding on behalf of financially needy and academic deserving student for the t for 2027 academic year.
Application link: https://mqaoneview.org.za/webui/index.zul
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
The closing date for applications is 19 November 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
For any assistance, please contact the following MQA persons allocated for the specified institutions:
Mr Diiteleni Tshisevhe:
- University of Limpopo
- University of Venda
- Sefako Makgatho Health Science University
- Sol Plaatjie University
- Sekhukhune TVET College
- Vhembe TVET College
- Mopani TVET College
- Capricorn TVET College
- Lephalale TVET College
- Ekurhuleni West TVET College
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College
- South West Gauteng TVET College
- Vuselela TVET College
- Orbit TVET College
- Northern Cape Rural TVET College
- Northern Cape Urban TVET College
- Central Johannesburg TVET College
- Tshwane South TVET College
- Tshwane North TVET College
- Letaba TVET College
- Taletso TVET College
- Western TVET College
- Waterberg TVET College
Tel: 011 547 5705, DiiteleniT@mqa.org.za
Ms Jenny Kekana:
- Univesity of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- Nkangala TVET College
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Mpumalanga
- Ehlanzeni TVET College
Tel: 011 547 2654, JennyK@mqa.org.za
Mr Tebogo Thankge:
- University of the Western Cape
- University of Cape Town
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Fort Hare
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela University
- North West University
- University of Pretoria
- Rhodes University
- Walter Sisulu University
- King Dalindyebo TVET College
- Buffalo City TVET College
Tel: 011 547 2755, TebogoT@mqa.org.za
Mr Vutomi Chauke:
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of South Africa (UNISA)
- University of Zululand
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- University of KwaZulu Natal
- Majuba TVET College
- Gert Sibande TVET College
- University of the Free State
- Motheo TVET College
- Goldfields TVET College
- Flavius Mareka TVET College
- Central University of Technology
- Vaal University of Technology
- Sedibeng TVET College