The Eastern Cape Office of the Premier, partnered with MerSETA is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. The programme is open to students residing within the Eastern Cape, engaging in studies that is relevant to MerSETA sector priority skills.

Fields of study:

The bursary award will cover studies within the following fields:

• Actuarial Science
• Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering)
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Manufacturing
• Marketing/ Advertising
• Polymer Technology
• Production and Operations Management
• Supply Chain/ Logistics

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the Eastern Cape province
• You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
• You must be studying towards a Degree or Diploma qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must be unemployed
• You must be willing to work within the related service sectors
• You must NOT be engaged in any other form of government funding
• Preference will be given to students from a previously disadvantaged background