2027 MQA Bursary for Persons Employed Within the Mining and Minerals Sector

Applicants must be South African citizens already employed in the mining and minerals sector and pursuing a relevant qualification.

Open · closes 19 Nov 2026 Bursary
Applications close 19 November 2026 Applications for the 2027 academic year.

About

This bursary supports South African citizens already employed in the mining and minerals sector who want to pursue a qualification relevant to the sector. It offers 200 opportunities for the 2027 academic year and covers tuition and book allowances.

What it covers

  • Tuition
  • Allowances for books

Who can apply

South African citizen
Already employed within the mining and minerals sector
Pursuing a qualification relevant to the mining related sector
Not presently on an MQA funded Internship Programme or Work Experience (P1/P2) Programme

How to apply

  1. 1Apply through the MQA bursary application portal.

Sources

Official sourceMining Qualifications Authority MQAVisit the official website for the latest information.

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