Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following Built Environment fields

• Civil Engineering: National Diploma/ N2-N6 (10 bursaries will be awarded for University studies and 10 bursaries will be awarded for University of Technology – total 20 bursaries)
• Electrical Engineering: National Diploma/ N2-N6 (10 bursaries will be awarded for University studies, 10 bursaries will be awarded for University of Technology, 5 bursaries will be awarded for TVET College studies – total 25 bursaries)
• Environmental Management: National Diploma/ Degree (5 bursaries will be awarded for University studies)
• Project and Construction Management / Studies: National Diploma/ Degree (3 bursaries will be awarded for University studies and 2 bursaries will be awarded for University of Technology – total 5 bursaries)
• Urban and Regional Planning / Town and Regional Planning: National Diploma/ Degree (10 bursaries will be awarded for University studies and 5 bursaries will be awarded for University of Technology – total 15 bursaries)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be studying or registered/ accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institute in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
• Have a total combined household income of less than R600 000 per annum
• Have passed all courses from the previous year of study, if currently studying
• Preference will be given to students from rural areas and previously disadvantaged communities
• Students with disabilities and youth from previously disadvantaged areas are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Prescribed books
• Other prescribed materials
• Accommodation
• Meals

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most academic records, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Last year’s academic tertiary results if a continuing student (certified copy)
• Proof of registration/ acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residence and enrolment form, if already studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Financial record/ statement of your account by your institution of higher learning
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the MISA Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around March. 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 012 848 5529
• Phone 012 848 5515
• Phone 012 848 5562

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

About Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA)

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) is a government agency that helps municipalities plan and deliver infrastructure.