MQA 2024 Bursary / Scholarship Programme
Closing Date: 16 October 2024
The MQA would like to invite learners excelling in maths and science, who will be studying towards a career in the mining and minerals sector, to apply for an MQA bursary. The MQA Bursary Scheme is open to qualifying grade 12 learners or those currently writing their 2024 grade 12 examinations, and students who are studying towards a certificate, diploma, degree or BTech at a university or university of technology. Students at Technical Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) colleges also qualify.
1. The MQA bursary scheme only funds the following qualifications at universities and universities of technology:
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering (Extractive only)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current only)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (Mineral Processing)
- Environmental Health Management
- Mining Survey
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
- Geology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
Any BTech qualification associated with the disciplines / courses listed above
Note: The MQA Bursary Scheme is not available for students who would like to pursue post-graduates studies.
2. The MQA bursary scheme only funds the following qualifications at TVET colleges:
- Diesel Mechanic
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitting including Machinery
- Electrician
- Boilermaker
- Rigger Ropesman
- Millwright
- Instrumentation Mechanician
NB: Preference will be given to female applicants, applicants with disabilities and learners living in rural communities.
How To Apply
Application Window
The application period for the 2024 intake closes on 16 October 2024. Short-listed learners must submit their final matric results by 13 January 2024. Continuing bursars must also submit application forms by 13 January 2024.
Please take note of the following:
NEW APPLICANTS
Learners who are applying for the first time for a MQA bursary must complete the form “2024 MQA Bursary Application Form – New Intake”.
Download 2024 MQA Bursary Application Form – New Intake
CONTINUING MQA BURSARS
Bursars who are currently being funded by the MQA must complete the form “2024 MQA Bursary Continuation Application Form”, to be funded for the 2024 academic year.
Download 2024 MQA Bursary Continuation Application Form
NEW APPLICANTS
Learners who are applying for the first time for a MQA bursary must complete the form “2024 MQA Bursary Application Form – New Intake”.
Download 2024 MQA Bursary Application Form – New Intake
CONTINUING MQA BURSARS
Bursars who are currently being funded by the MQA must complete the form “2024 MQA Bursary Continuation Application Form”, to be funded for the 2024 academic year.
Download 2024 MQA Bursary Continuation Application Form
Note: The applicant must ensure that they download and complete the correct application form. In the event that an applicant completes the incorrect application form, such an application will not be considered. Correspondence will only be entered into with the successful applicants. If you have not received further correspondence from the MQA by 30 November 2024, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. Late, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.
Applications can also be requested from, and submitted to, the following MQA offices:
| Gauteng7 Anerley Road, Block C Parktown, 2193 Postal: Private Bag X118, Marshalltown, 2107 Tel: 011 547 2600 |
| Eastern CapeKing Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College R61 Queenstown Road Cicira Village, Mthatha Tel: 047 505 1063 |
| Free StateGoldfields TVET College 14107 Ndaki Road, Tosa Campus Thabong Tel: 087 095 0266 |
| LimpopoSekhukhune TVET College CN Phathudi Campus Stand No. 2659, Praktiseer Tel: 087 095 0267 |
| MpumalangaNkangala TVET College, Mpondozamkomo Campus 1 Moses Kotane Drive Ferrobank Tel: 013 696 8120 / 8121 |
| North WestOrbit TVET College Mankwe Campus, Stand 230 Unit 2, Mogwase Tel: 014 555 8860 |
| Northern CapeNorthern Cape Rural TVET College Kathu Campus Hans Coetzee Drive Tel: 053 723 0100 |
Applications can also be submitted at the following institutions with whom the MQA has made the necessary arrangements:
| University of Fort HareMs Mandisa Mlilo Financial Aid Office (Alice Campus) |
| University of StellenboschMs Kaliie Sauls Undergraduate Bursaries and Loans Office, Admin A, Main Campus |
| University of Cape TownMs Noluvuyo Capsana Fees Office, Kramer Building, Middle Campus |
| Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyMs Siphokazi Mthyobile Office 5.1 Administration Building, Cape Town Campus |
| Nelson Mandela UniversityMs Buyiswa Yaya Financial Aid Counters, North Campus |
| University of Western CapeMs Genevieve Fisher Financial Aid Office |
| Mangosuthu University of TechnologyMs Cynthia Nkosi Financial Aid Office |
All public institutions interested in assisting with collecting application forms on behalf of the MQA are welcome to contact the MQA Bursary Unit on 011 547 2700 to make the necessary arrangements.