Masakh’iSizwe (MiS) Bursary

Fields of study

• Architecture
• City and Regional Planning
• Construction
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy current)
• Geomatics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Property Studies
• Quantity Surveying

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following Western Cape-based universities

• University of Cape Town (UCT)
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
• Stellenbosch University (SU)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or you must have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a Degree or Diploma in one of the fields listed above, in 2027
• Be studying or have been accepted to study at one of the following universities in the Western Cape: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Stellenbosch (SU) or Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
• Preference will be given to (but not limited to), the following students
  • Financially disadvantaged students
  • Female students
  • Students with disabilities
  • Students from the Western Cape, residing outside the Cape Metro

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Prescribed study materials
• Support programmes
• Accommodation
• Meals (or transport costs)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric most recent results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Most recent academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
• Proof of registration or application at one of the aforementioned tertiary institutions
• Full course outline/ prospectus for the 2027 academic year
• Study cost estimate for the 2027 academic year
• Proof of residential address (recent account or utility bill – not older than 3 months)
• Parents or guardians ID documents/ death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable)
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of any existing debt (if applicable)
• Proof of any other financial aid received (if applicable)
• Medical proof of disability (if disabled)
• Police clearance certificate (if you have a criminal record)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Application 2027
   • Register an Account
   • Login

   Applications must be submitted online at: Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 021 483 0964
• Phone 021 483 9545

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Masakh’iSizwe (MiS)

The programme is run by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure to build the province's engineering and built environment skills.