The Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) is inviting students to apply for the Master Builders Association Development Trust (MBADT) Bursary, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Built Environment sector, specifically the following studies:

University Degree studies:

• Civil Engineering (BSc)
• Construction Studies (BSc)
• Construction Management (BSc Hons)
• Quantity Surveying (BSc Hons)
• Project Management (MSc)
• Masters studies (subject to motivated application)
• other fields

University of Technology National Diploma (Non-NSFAS focus) studies:

• Construction (Extended) (Diploma)
• Construction (Diploma)
• Construction (Advanced Diploma)
• Construction Health & Safety (Advanced Diploma)
• Quantity Surveying (Advanced Diploma)
• Master of Construction
• other field

Eligibility Criteria:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric at a school within the Western Cape
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the Built Environment qualifications listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in the Western Cape province
• You must NOT qualify for NSFAS funding (your parents or guardians household income must exceed the NSFAS requirement – between R350 000 and R600 000 per annum)
• You must NOT qualify for any other bursary fund or support from a SETA/ CETA
• Preference will be given to employees of MBAWC member companies or their family members
• Preference will be given to applicants employed by a member company compliant with the BIBC benefit system for at least 24 months uninterrupted

Please note:

• The bursary will be awarded for 1 academic year of study, and is renewable based on satisfactory academic performance.
• The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees only, to be paid in 2 installments to the tertiary institution. The first installement will be paid after funding has been approved, while the second installment will be paid subject to mid-year performance review.