MQA Bursary Scheme - Continuation Application 2026
Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
Bursary Type
Full Bursary
The MQA Bursary Scheme offers existing beneficiaries an opportunity to renew their funding for the 2026 academic year, supporting careers in the mining and minerals sector across South African HEIs and TVETs.
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About This Bursary
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) Bursary Scheme supports students pursuing careers in the vital mining and minerals sector. This specific application is exclusively for *continuing* MQA-funded bursars who wish to extend their financial support for the 2026 academic year. The scheme covers studies at recognized Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges throughout South Africa.
As a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA), the MQA plays a crucial role in skills development for the mining and minerals industry as per the Skills Development Act. This continuation bursary ensures that current beneficiaries can seamlessly progress in their academic journeys, focusing on completing their qualifications without interruption due to financial constraints.
The comprehensive financial assistance includes full tuition and registration fees, residence fees or private accommodation allowance, books, and meals. An additional allowance is provided per bursar per semester, where applicable, making it a full-cost bursary designed to foster success in critical industry fields.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an existing MQA-funded bursar.
- Must be enrolled with a university, TVET college, or university of technology in South Africa.
- Must be pursuing a qualification related to the mining and minerals sector.
How to Apply
- 1Complete and submit the MQA continuation application form.
- 2Ensure all required documentation (if any) accompanies the application.
- 3Submit your application by the specified closing date to be considered.
- 4For any assistance, contact the relevant MQA representative based on your institution (contact details available on the MQA website).
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