Mineral Qualifications Authority (MQA)
Organisation
Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
Description
The MQA bursary scheme was established to increase the number of learners taking careers in the mining and minerals sector. The bursary will be awarded to students enrolled in careers identified in the scarce and critical skills list, particularly in core mining related disciplines.
Bursary Fields
Engineering,
Environment,
Geology,
Mine Surveying
Who Can Apply
The MQA would like to invite learners excelling in maths and science, who will be studying towards a career in the mining and minerals sector, to apply for an MQA bursary. The MQA Bursary Scheme is open to qualifying grade 12 learners or those currently writing their Grade 12 exams, and students who are studying towards a certificate, diploma, degree or BTech at a university or university of technology. Students at Technical Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) colleges also qualify.
Bursary Levels
School leavers (Year 12), Undergraduate
Which Countries can Apply?
South Africa
Related Occupations
Environmental Manager,
Geologist,
Mine Surveyor,
Mining Engineer
Value
The MQA bursary covers full tuition, accommodation, meals and book allowances.
Duration
Bursaries shall be granted for an initial period of one academic year and shall thereafter be renewable annually at the sole and absolute discretion of the MQA.
Service Contract
The MQA carries a service obligation and successful applicants will be obligated to secure employment within the South African mining and minerals sector for the same amount of years as the sponsored bursary.
Closing Date
31 January 2025
Contact Details
7 Anerley Road, Parktown
Private Bag X 118, Marshalltown, 2107
http://www.mqa.org.za
Application Address
https://www.mqa.org.za/learning-programmes/bursaries
