Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary

Fields of study

• Civil Engineering (BSc)
• Construction Studies (BSc)
• Construction Management (BSc Hons)
• Quantity Surveying (BSc Hons)
• Project Management (MSc)
• Masters studies (subject to motivated application)
• other Built Environment-related field

University of Technology National Diploma (Non-NSFAS focus) studies

• Construction (Extended) (Diploma)
• Construction (Diploma)
• Construction (Advanced Diploma)
• Construction Health & Safety (Advanced Diploma)
• Quantity Surveying (Advanced Diploma)
• Master of Construction
• other Built Environment-related field

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric at a school within the Western Cape
• Be studying or intend on studying towards one of the Built Environment qualifications listed above, in 2026
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in the Western Cape province
• Not qualify for NSFAS funding (your parents or guardians household income must exceed the NSFAS requirement – between R350 000 and R600 000 per annum)
• Not qualify for any other bursary fund or support from a SETA/ CETA
• Preference will be given to employees of MBAWC member companies or their family members
• Preference will be given to applicants employed by a member company compliant with the BIBC benefit system for at least 24 months uninterrupted

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees only
• To be paid in 2 installments to the tertiary institution

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Most recent academic record/ results (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable)
• Affidavit confirming parents or guardians income (see application form)

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
   MBAWC Bursary Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

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

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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 021 685 2625

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About Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC)

The Master Builders and Allied Trades' Association Western Cape, founded in 1891, represents building contractors in the province.