{"id":11612,"date":"2024-08-12T06:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T06:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=11612"},"modified":"2024-08-12T06:10:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T06:10:00","slug":"bursaries-opened-at-mining-qualifications-authority-mqa-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/bursaries-opened-at-mining-qualifications-authority-mqa-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Bursaries opened at Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) has opened their 2026 Bursary program and they are inviting Interested applicants to apply now using the details below.<\/p><div class=\"forms-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-3974179145\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bursary Application<\/strong>&nbsp;Closing date is&nbsp;<strong>30 September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MQA would like to invite learners who are presently in Grade 12 or already studying at a public university, university of technology or a TVET college to apply for an MQA bursary for the 2026 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of&nbsp;<strong>1 000<\/strong>&nbsp;bursary opportunities will be available for the 2026 academic year and for those that commenced with their studies in the second semester of 2026 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applicants must be South African citizens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Universities and universities of technology:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onlny the following Fields of study are funded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Metallurgical Engineering<\/li><li>Analytical Chemistry<\/li><li>Jewellery Design Manufacturing<\/li><li>Electro Mechanical Engineering<\/li><li>Geology<\/li><li>Industrial Engineering<\/li><li>Mining Engineering<\/li><li>Occupational Health and Safety<\/li><li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li><li>Occupational Hygiene<\/li><li>Mine Surveying<\/li><li>Occupational Medicine<\/li><li>Electrical Engineering<\/li><li>Chemical Engineering<\/li><li>Environmental Health and Management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For TVET colleges:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onlny the following Fields of study are funded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Boilermaker<\/li><li>Fitting (including Machinery)<\/li><li>Motor Mechanic (Diesel)<\/li><li>Instrumentation Mechanic<\/li><li>Electrician<\/li><li>Millwright<\/li><li>Fitter and Turner<\/li><li>Rigger Ropes man<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>This bursary is not available for students pursuing post-graduates studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The bursary will cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tuition and allowances for accommodation,<\/li><li>Books<\/li><li>Meals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preference will be given to the following aspects in the selection of candidates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>HDI\u2019s applicants;<\/li><li>Financially needy applicants \u2013 with a combined income of not more than R600&nbsp;000 per annum;<\/li><li>Female applicants;<\/li><li>Applicants living in rural communities;<\/li><li>Applicants who have applied to study at their local tertiary institutions;<\/li><li>Good academic performance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mqa.org.za\/sites\/default\/files\/Bursary%20Application%20Form%20-%20Unemployed%20Bursars.pdf\">Download Bursary Application Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications forms and supporting documents must be submitted to email:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.graduates24.com\/\"><strong>bursaries@mqa.org.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from MQA by&nbsp;<strong>15 December 2026<\/strong>, then please consider your application as having been unsuccessful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Late applications will not be accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further information regarding the bursary applications can also be obtained from the following MQA Regional Offices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gauteng:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MQA Head Office7 Anerley Road, Block C, Parktown, 2193 (physical address)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 011&nbsp;547 2600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eastern Cape:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College, R61 Queenstown Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cicira Village, Mthatha, Tel: 047&nbsp;505 1047<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free State:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfields TVET College, 14107 Ndaki Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tosa Campus, Thabong,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 087&nbsp;095 0266<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limpopo:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sekhukhune TVET College, CN Phathudi Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand No. 2659, Praktiseer,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 087&nbsp;095 0267<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mpumalanga:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nkangala TVET College, Mpondozamkomo Campus,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 Moses Kotane Drive, Ferrobank,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 013&nbsp;696 8120 \/ 2121<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>North West:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Shopping Complex , 53 Karee Street,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mooinooi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 014&nbsp;555 8860<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Northern Cape:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Kathu Campus,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hans Coetzee Drive, Kathu,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 053&nbsp;723 0100<\/p><div class=\"forms-content\" id=\"forms-386327662\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"forms-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-766329018\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"forms-cpc\" id=\"forms-2711688115\"><hr>\n<h1>Did You Know : Top 15 Free Online Learning Platforms<\/h1>\n\n<ol>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : Coursera:<\/strong>\n    <p>Coursera partners with universities and organizations worldwide to offer a wide range of courses. 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