Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA): Bursaries 2018

The MQA bursary scheme was established to increase the number
of students taking careers in the mining and minerals sector.
Today the bursary scheme continues to assist students by
offering them the opportunity to study these careers at Higher
Education and Training (HET).

The MQA bursary is available to students that have enrolled
with universities, Technical Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) colleges, and universities of technology. The bursary
scheme covers tuition and registration fees; residence fees or
out of residence living costs; books; stationery; and toolkit
allowance per bursar per semester.

Who is eligible?

The minimum criteria required include a strong academic record
accompanied by a need for financial assistance. The awards are
also based on the student’s performance. The bursary continues
for every year in which the student remains enrolled. However
it is re-assessed by the MQA Bursary committee annually.

The MQA bursary supports the following core
mining disciplines:

• Mining Engineering
  


• Mine Survey
  


• Metallurgical Engineering (Extractive only)
  


• Geology
  


• Environmental Health and Management
  

Students studying the following disciplines will also be
considered, although there are limited bursaries availalble:

• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current only)
  


• Mechanical Engineering
  


• Chemical Engineering( Mineral Processing)
  


• Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  


• Industrial Engineering
  


• Analytical Chemistry
  


• Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
  

Special consideration will be given to female applicants as
well as applicants living with disabilities.

The MQA carries a service obligation and successful applicants
will be obligated to secure employment within the South African
mining and minerals sector for the same amount of years as the
sponsored bursary. The following MQA persons can be contacted
for queries or assistance with applications for the
specific institutions:

Mr Diiteleni Tshisevhe: 

• University of Limpopo, University of Venda, Sekhukhune TVET
  College, Vhembe TVET College, Mopani TVET College, Capricorn
  TVET College
  

Tel: 011 547 5705,
[email protected]

Ms Felicitus Lebetha:

• Univesity of the Witwatersrand (Wits), Nkangala TVET
  College
  

Tel: 011 547 2672,
[email protected]

Mr Tebogo Thankge:

• University of the Western Cape, University of Cape Town,
  Stellenbosch University, University of Fort Hare
  


• Cape Peninsula University of Techonology, Nelson Mandela
  University, North West University, King Dalindyebo TVET
  College, Buffalo City TVET College
  

Tel: 011 547 2755,
[email protected]

Mr Joshua Chetty:

• University of Johannesburg, Vuselela TVET College, Orbit
  TVET College, Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Central
  Johannesburg College
  

Tel: 011 547 2691,
[email protected]

Ms Moloko Phofa:

• University of Pretoria, University of South Africa (UNISA),
  Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
  

Tel: 011 547 2668,
[email protected]

Mr Vutomi Chauke:

• Durban University of Technology, Mangosuthu University of
  Technology, University of KwaZulu Natal, Majuba TVET College,
  Gert Sibande TVET College
  


• University of the Free State, Motheo TVET College,
  Goldfields TVET College, Flavius Mareka TVET College, Central
  University of Technology, Vaal University of Technology
  

Tel: 011 547 2625,
[email protected]

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