MQA 2027 Bursary Funding for Public Universities and TVET Colleges
Public universities and TVET colleges may apply for funding for financially needy and deserving students registered at their institution for 2027; bursary opportunities are for unemployed bursars.
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About
MQA invites public universities and TVET colleges to apply for bursary funding for financially needy and deserving students registered for the 2027 academic year. The funding supports 500 opportunities for unemployed bursars in specified mining, technical and JET/4IR study areas. MQA administers and regulates the funding through a memorandum of understanding with each institution.
What it covers
- Bursary funding for 500 unemployed bursars.
- University study: Mining Engineering.
- TVET study: Boilermaker, Motor Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Fitting (including Machinery), Instrumentation Mechanic, Millwright, and Rigger Ropes M
- TVET full qualifications in JET and 4IR focus areas: 3D Printing, AR/VR, Artificial Intelligence, Automation Technology, Cloud Computing, CNC Machining, Coding,
Who can apply
Applicant must be a public university or TVET college.
Funding is for financially needy and deserving students registered at the institution for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary opportunities are for unemployed bursars.
University programmes must align to the MQA Sector Skills Plan.
TVET students in JET and 4IR focus areas must study towards a full qualification.
How to apply
- 1The public university or TVET college applies directly for bursary funding through the MQA OneView portal.
- 2Funding is administered and regulated through a memorandum of understanding between MQA and the institution.
Sources
Official sourceMining Qualifications Authority MQAChecked against mqa.org.za on 29 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.