MQA Unemployed Bursary 2024 : Mining Qualifications Authority

Organisation : Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
Scholarship Name : Unemployed Bursary 2024
Applicable For : Learners who are presently in grade 12
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 1st October 2023
Website : https://mqa.org.za/job/bursary-applications-for-the-2024-academic-year-for-unemployed-learners/

What is MQA Unemployed Bursary?

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) would like to invite learners who are presently in grade 12 or already studying at a public university, university of technology or a TVET college to apply for a MQA bursary for the 2024 academic year of study. A total of 1000 bursary opportunities will be available for the 2024 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition fees and allowances for accommodation, books, and meals. The bursary is ONLY available to South African citizens. The application period will open from 01 September 2023 and close on 01 October 2023.

Related / Similar Bursary : MQA Employed Bursary 2024

Who Can Apply For MQA Unemployed Bursary?

The MQA bursary scheme focuses on funding the following qualifications at universities, universities of technology, and TVET Colleges as indicated below. However, the MQA may allocate 20% of the total bursary allocations for the 2024 academic year for qualifications which are not listed below, which the MQA may deem as qualifications necessary for the mining and minerals sector.

Qualifications funded at universities and universities of technology:
** Metallurgical Engineering
** Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
** Geology
** Mining Engineering
** Mechanical Engineering
** Mine Survey
** Electrical Engineering
** Chemical Engineering
** Environmental Health and Management
** Analytical Chemistry
** Electro-Mechanical Engineering
** Industrial Engineering
** Occupational Health and Safety
** Occupational Hygiene
** Occupational Medicine
** Operations Management
** Quality Management

Qualifications funded at TVET colleges:
** Boilemaker
** Motor Mechanic (Diesel)
** Electrician
** Fitting (including Machinery)
** Instrumentation Mechanic
** Millwright
** Fitter and Turner
** Rigger Ropes Man

Preference will be given to the following aspects in the selection of candidates:
** Historically Disadvantage Individuals (HDI) applicants.
** Financially needy applicants with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per annum. The household income will be verified by MQA, and misrepresentation of the household income will disqualify the application.
** Female applicants.
** Applicants living in rural communities.
** Applicants who have applied to study at their local tertiary institutions.
** Candidates with a strong academic record.

How To Apply For MQA Unemployed Bursary?

The application period will open from 01 September 2023 and close on 01 October 2023. Late applications will not be considered. To qualify for the bursary, the applicant must be unemployed at the time of the application and must remain unemployed for the duration of his/her studies.

Download the Application Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2023/28713-Form.pdf

The completed application form and supporting documents must be submitted to bursaries@mqa.org.za. Only applications received at the above e-mail address will be considered. Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the MQA by 30 November 2023, then please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Further information regarding the bursary application process can also be obtained from the following MQA Regional Offices:

Gauteng:
7 Anerley Road, Parktown. Tel: 011 547 2600

Eastern Cape:
King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College, R61 Queenstown Road, Cicira Village, Mthatha. Tel: 047 505 1063

Free State:
Goldfields TVET College, 14107 Ndaki Road, Tosa Campus, Thabong, Tel: 087 095 0266

Mpumalanga:
Nkangala TVET College, Mpondozamkomo Campus, 1 Moses Kotane Drive, Ferrobank. Tel: 013 696 8120 / 2121

Limpopo:
Sekhukhune TVET College, CN Phathudi Campus, Stand No. 2659, Praktiseer. Tel: 087 095 0267

North West:
Old Shopping Complex , 53 Karee Street, Mooinooi. Tel: 014 555 8860

Northern Cape:
Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Kathu Campus, Hans Coetzee Drive, Kathu. Tel: 053 723 0100

Documents Required For MQA Unemployed Bursary

You must ONLY provide the following documents hereunder:
1. Certified copy of your Identity Document.
2. Certified copy of your Grade 12 Certificate (All applicants).
3. December 2022 Grade 11 Results or June 2023 Grade 12 results (if you are in high school).
4. Acceptance Letter from University – where applicable: (if you are high school).
5. Full Academic Record (if you are at University or TVET College).
6. ID Document of Parents/Guardian
7. Proof of house Income: Payslips of father/mother/Guardian Or proof of SASA payment for Parent/Guardian, where applicable Or Affidavit when Parent/Gaudian is unemployed Or Death Certificate of Parent/Guardian– where applicable. The MQA will verify proof of family income and guardianship.
8. An affidavit from Parent when your other parent has passed away or absent.

What is the Last Date of MQA Unemployed Bursary?

Last Date of MQA Unemployed Bursary is 01st October 2023