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IMESA Bursary

Offered by IMESA

Closed Usually closes around September

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IMESA bursaries support civil engineering degree students from second year onwards, through one scheme for non-members and another for dependants of IMESA members. They cover tuition and books up to a set amount.

Fields of study

IMESA will be awarding 2 types of bursaries

  • Bursaries for non-IMESA members (Bursary Scheme A)
  • Bursaries for dependents of IMESA members (Bursary Scheme B)

Who can apply

  • Be a child or dependent of an IMESA member (the IMESA member must have held membership for a minimum of 5 years)
  • Be studying full time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
  • Have completed your 1st year of study
  • Be entering your 2nd year (or higher) of study in 2027
  • Be studying at an ECSA accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

What the bursary covers

  • Tuition fees
  • Books only
  • Up to a maximum value of R50 000

Value mentioned: R50 000

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • 2026 mid year exam results (certified copy)
  • Undersigned statement from the tertiary institute, declaring your academic progress in your first year
  • Affidavit declaring your parents/ guardians monthly income, and your financial situation

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]
  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around September. 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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About IMESA

The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) supports engineers working on municipal infrastructure.

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