MQA Bursary

MQA Bursary South Africa 2026 ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (MQA) The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) was established under the Mine Health and Safety Act No.29 of 1996. It is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) which is responsible for driving transformation in the South African mining and minerals sector, by way of skills development programmes. The MQA aim to ensure that the countries mining and minerals sector is equipped with sufficient skills to improve the employment equity, health and safety and productivity standards. ABOUT THE MQA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmes, for the 2026 academic year . MQA is offering 2 types of bursaries for studies within the Mining and Minerals sector – Unemployed Bursaries (430 bursaries will be awarded) and Employed Bursaries (70 bursaries will be awarded). University and University of Technology studies: Analytical Chemistry Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electro-Mechanical Engineering Environmental Health and Management Environmental Science Geology Industrial Engineering Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mine Surveying Mining Engineering Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Hygiene Occupational Medicine Operations Management Quality Management Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College studies (Nated courses: N4 to N6 and NCV qualifications): Boilermaker Bricklayer Carpenter and Joiner Electrician Fitter and Turner Fitting (including Machinery) Instrumentation Mechanic Mechanical Fitter Mechanic including automotive mechanic Mechatronics Millwright Motor Mechanic (Diesel) Pipe Fitter Plumber Rigger Ropesman Welder The MQA reserves the right to allocate up to 20% of the total bursary funds for the 2026 academic year to qualifications not specified below, but which the MQA considers essential for the mining and minerals industry. The MQA Bursary Program was created to boost the number of students pursuing careers in the mining and minerals industry. Currently, the bursary program continues to support students by providing them with the chance to pursue these careers at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. ** RELATED BURSARIES ** View our other Science Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Artisan Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here . MORE ABOUT THE MQA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: Unemployed bursary: tuition fees, accommodation allowance, book allowance and meals allowance. Employed bursary: tuition fees and book allowance. Successful candidates will receive feedback by no later than 1 October 2025 – if you do not receive any communication by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 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 MQA Bursary. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MQA 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): Unemployed bursary: 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 You must be in financial need, with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per annum (this will be verified by MQA) Preference will be given to the following applicants/ students: Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI), females, those with disabilities, living in rural communities, applied to study at their local tertiary institutions, strong academic record, studying occupations in line with MQA Sectoral Priority Occupations Interventions (SPOI) list Employed bursary: You must be a South African citizen You must be currently employed within the mining and minerals sector You must intend on pursuing studies for a qualification relevant to the mining related sector You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University, University of Technology or TVET College in South Africa You must NOT be currently on an MQA funded Internship Programme or a Work Experience (P1/P2) Programme Preference will be given to the following applicants/ students: Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI), females, those with disabilities, living in rural communities, applied to study at their local tertiary institutions, strong academic record, studying occupations in line with MQA Sectoral Priority Occupations Interventions (SPOI) list HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MQA BURSARY Applications must be submitted online at: MQA Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the MQA bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy) Grade 11 final report or Matric mid-year report, if currently in Matric (certified copy) Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy) Proof of acceptance at a University, University of Technology or TVET College for 2026, if available Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead) Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy) Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, affidavit if not in contact with 1 or more parent, proof of SASSA payment if applicable, death certificate if deceased) CLOSING DATE FOR THE MQA BURSARY 31 July 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 your relevant MQA Bursary Officials and institutions directly: 1) Contact person: Mr Diiteleni Tshisevhe Tel: 011 547 5705 Email: DiiteleniT@mqa.org.za Specific institutions: Capricorn TVET College, Central Johannesburg TVET College, Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Ekurhuleni West TVET College, Lephalale TVET College, Letaba TVET College, Mopani TVET College, Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Orbit TVET College, Sefako Makgatho Health Science University, Sekhukhune TVET College, Sol Plaatjie University, South West Gauteng TVET College, Taletso TVET College, Tshwane North TVET College, Tshwane South TVET College, University of Limpopo, University of Venda, Vhembe TVET College, Vuselela TVET College, Waterberg TVET College, Western TVET College. 2) Contact person: Ms Jenny Kekana Tel: 011 547 2654 Email: JennyK@mqa.org.za Specific institutions: Ehlanzeni TVET College, Nkangala TVET College, University of Johannesburg, University of Mpumalanga, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). 3) Contact person: Mr Tebogo Thankge Tel: 011 547 2755 Email: TebogoT@mqa.org.za Specific institutions: Buffalo City TVET College, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, King Dalindyebo TVET College, Nelson Mandela University, North West University, Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town, University of Fort Hare, University of Pretoria, University of the Western Cape, Walter Sisulu University. 4) Contact person: Mr Vutomi Chauke Tel: 011 547 2625 Email: VutomiC@mqa.org.za Specific institutions: Central University of Technology, Durban University of Technology, Flavius Mareka TVET College, Gert Sibande TVET College, Goldfields TVET College, Majuba TVET College, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Motheo TVET College, Sedibeng TVET College, Tshwane University of Technology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of South Africa (UNISA), University of the Free State, University of Zululand, Vaal University of Technology. Please do NOT contact MQA 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 June 2025. SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.

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