MQA: 2024 Bursary / Scholarship Programme

Closing Date: 31 January 2024
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 and Training (HET).
The MQA bursary is available to students that have enrolled with universities, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, and universities of technology. The bursary scheme covers tuition and registration fees; residence fees or out of residence living costs; books; stationery; and toolkit allowance per bursar per semester.
Who is eligible?
The minimum criteria required include a strong academic record accompanied by a need for financial assistance. The awards are also based on the student’s performance. The bursary continues for every year in which the student remains enrolled. However it is re-assessed by the MQA Bursary committee annually.
The MQA bursary supports the following core mining disciplines:

Mining Engineering
Mine Survey
Geology

Special consideration will be given to female applicants as well as applicants living with disabilities.
The MQA carries a service obligation and successful applicants will be obligated to secure employment within the South African mining and minerals sector for the same amount of years as the sponsored bursary.

How To Apply

Download 2024 Bursary Continuation Application Form.pdf
Download 2024 Bursary Application Form for Employees in the Mining and Minerals Sector (January 2024).pdf

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

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.