Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA): Bursaries 2024

Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) invites South African students to apply for the 2024 Bursary Programme

1000 bursaries will be awarded to Unemployed Learners, for studies within the following fields:

University and University of Technology students:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental Health and Management
• Geology
• Industrial Engineering
• Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mine Survey
• Mining Engineering
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Occupational Hygiene
• Occupational Medicine
• Operations Management
• Quality Management

Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College students:

• Boilermaker
• Electrician
• Fitter and Turner
• Fitting (including Machinery)
• Instrumentation Mechanic
• Millwright
• Motor Mechanic (Diesel)
• Rigger Ropes Man

Note: MQA may also fund other qualifications which are necessary for the mining and minerals sector.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, book allowance, accommodation allowance and a meal allowance.

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate qualification, in one of the aforementioned fields of study (postgraduate studies will NOT be funded)
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University, University of Technology or TVET College in South Africa
• You must be unemployed and must remain unemployed throughout your studies

Preference will be given to:

• Female candidates
• Students who live in rural communities
• Students who have applied to study at a local tertiary institution
• Students in financial need (with a total household income of less than R600 000 per year)
• Students with a strong academic record
• Historically Disadvantaged Individuals