Masakh’iSizwe (Department of Transport and Public Works) Bursary

Masakh’iSizwe (MiS) Bursary South Africa 2026 ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE The Department of Infrastructure includes public works infrastructure, transport infrastructure, human settlements, and community based programmes/ Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The Masakh’iSizwe (MiS) Bursary Programme was established by the Western Cape Government in 2006, with the aim of addressing skills shortages and at the same time, empowering youth by providing them an opportunity to obtain tertiary qualification through full-time studies at Higher Education Institutions in the Western Cape Province. Each year, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure partners with higher education institutions (HEI), non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the relevant professional bodies, to provide bursary funding to students within the transport, engineering and built environment or any other disciplines deemed to be scarce and critical by the Department of Infrastructure. ABOUT THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED The Western Cape Government is inviting students to apply for the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme, for the 2026 academic year . Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Transport, Engineering and Built Environment sector (Degree or Diploma) , including the following fields: Architecture Construction Management Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering (Heavy current) Geomatics Mechanical Engineering Property Studies Quantity Surveying Town/ City and Regional Planning Transport Economics/ Studies Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following Western Cape-based universities: University of Cape Town (UCT), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and Stellenbosch University (SU). Bursaries will also be awarded for studies in disciplines deemed to be scarce and critical by the Department of Infrastructure. ** RELATED BURSARIES ** View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Built Environment Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here . MORE ABOUT THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, prescribed study materials, support programmes, accommodation and meals (or transport costs). The bursary also provides students with the following benefits: support services programmes, secures learning opportunities for bursary recipients (interns) and secures employment opportunities for graduates. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback by 13 February 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful. MORE ABOUT THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY – OBLIGATIONS & SERVICE CONTRACT During the course of studies, bursary recipients may be required to perform the following during certain weekends: attend workshops; events and meetings, partake in academic experiential training and partake in outreach programmes. Upon graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work in the public service and/or partnered companies, for the equal duration of bursary funding received. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizen You must be currently in Matric or you must have completed Matric You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a Degree or Diploma in one of the fields listed above, in 2026 You must be studying or have applied and been accepted to study at one of the following universities in the Western Cape: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Stellenbosch (SU) or Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Preference will be given to: financially disadvantaged students, female students, students with disabilities and students from the Western Cape HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY Applications must be submitted online at: Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Application 2026 Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Masakh’iSizwe bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded): ID document (certified copy) Matric most recent results, if currently in Matric (certified copy) Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy) Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy) Proof of registration or application at one of the aforementioned tertiary institutions Full course outline/ prospectus for the 2026 academic year Study cost estimate for the 2026 academic year Proof of residential address (recent account or utility bill – not older than 3 months) Parents or guardians ID documents/ death certificates if deceased (certified copies) Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable) Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application ) Proof of any existing debt (if applicable) Proof of any other financial aid received (if applicable) Medical proof of disability (if disabled) Police clearance certificate (if you have a criminal record) MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY Applicants are encouraged to read the following before applying: Students who have applied to more than 1 university or more than 1 discipline, must submit a separate application for each. Applicants are encouraged to read the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme Policies and documents before applying. CLOSING DATE FOR THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY 31 August 2025. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.) CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Department of Infrastructure Masakh’iSizwe Office directly: Tel: 021 483 0964 / 021 483 9545 Email: DoIBursary@westerncape.gov.za Read the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary FAQ’s before submitting an enquiry. Please do NOT contact the Department of Infrastructure if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/ This bursary listing was last updated in April 2025. SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! 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