Bursaries
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.
The bursary scheme covers full tuition and registration fees; residence fees or private accommodation allowance; books and meals; allowance per bursar per semester, where applicable.
Qualifications funded at universities and universities of technology:
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
- Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Mechanical Engineering
- Occupational Hygiene
- Mine Surveying
- Occupational Medicine
- Electrical Engineering
- Operations Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Quality Management
- Environmental Health and Management
- Environmental Science
Qualifications funded at TVET colleges:
- Boilermaker
- Fitting (including Machinery)
- Motor Mechanic (Diesel)
- Instrumentation Mechanic
- Electrician
- Millwright
- Fitter and Turner
- Rigger Ropesman
- Plumber
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Welder
- Pipe Fitter
- Mechatronics
- Mechanic including automotive mechanic
- Mechanical Fitter
- Bricklayer
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS ARE CLOSED.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE ADVISED OF THE OUTCOME OF THEIR APPLICATIONS BY 30 NOVEMBER 2024.
APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE MQA REGARDING THEIR BURSARY APPLICATION BY THE AFORE-MENTIONED DATE MUST CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION AS NOT BEING SUCCESSFUL.
MQA Bursary Officials and institutions for which they are responsible:
The following MQA persons can be contacted for queries or assistance with applications for the specific 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 Felicitus Lebetha:
- Univesity of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- Nkangala TVET College
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Mpumalanga
- Ehlanzeni TVET College
Tel: 011 547 2672, FelicitusL@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