Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary South Africa

ABOUT THE BURSAR

Mpumalanga province is located in the eastern part South Africa, bordering on Mozambique and Swaziland. The Government of the Mpumalanga Province are awarding bursaries to unemployed students who wish to further their studies in one of the scarce skills sectors within the country.

ABOUT THE BURSARY

Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study:
Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration:

BVSc Veterinary Science
BSc Veterinary Public Health
BSc Agricultural Engineering (Bio Resource Engineering)
National Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
National Diploma in Veterinary Technology

Department of Health:

Medicine
Dental Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Hearing Therapy
Physiotherapy
Radiography
Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
Clinical Engineering
Pharmacy
Diploma in Emergency Medical Services
Masters in Clinical Psychology
B Cur Degree

Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport:

Architectural Science/ Technology
Quantity Surveying
Land Surveying
Building Science
BSc Construction Science
Transport Economics
Transport Planning/ Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Aviation Technician/ Inspector

Office of the Premier:

Agricultural Manangement National Diploma
Work Study & Technology & Job Evaluation National Diploma or Degree
Organisational Design & Job Evaluation National Diploma or Degree
Bachelor of Arts: Youth Development
BSc Hons/ BTech: Building Science
BSc Hons/ BTech: Civil Engineering
BSc Hons/ BTech: Quantity Survey

Department of Human Settlements:

Construction Management
Construction Science
Land and Property Development Management
Quantity Surveying
Geotechnical Engineering
Urban and Rural Studies
Architectural Studies

Department of Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs:

Environmental Engineering
Graphic Design

Department of Economic Development and Tourism:

BCom Economics
Economic Statistics and Analysis
Econometrics and Economic Modelling
Energy Economics
Mining Economics
Information and Knowledge Management
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Industry/ Infrastructure Development
Tourism Management and Development
Masters Local and Regional Economic Development

Department of Safety, Security and Liaison:

Criminology Degree or Diploma
Road Traffic and Municipal Management
Road Transport
Road Safety Management
Engineering

Provincial Treasury:

BSc Information Technology
B Com Financial Management
B Com Financial Accounting
B Com Internal Auditing
National Diploma Financial Management
National Diploma Financial Accounting
National Diploma Internal Auditing

Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation:

Human Museum Scientists
Indigenous Knowledge System
Library Information Studies
Heritage Management
Heritage Site Management
Information Science: Archival Studies
Siswati and IsiNdebele practitioners Degree or National Diploma

Department of Education:

BEd 4 year undergraduate degree – specialising in Foundation Phase
BEd 4 year undergraduate degree – specialising in Mathematics and Natural Science Intermediate
BEd 4 year undergraduate degree – specialising in Mathematics and Physical Science or Computer Science Further Education and Training
BEd 4 year undergraduate degree – specialising in African Languages-Sepedi, Isizulu, IsiXhosa ISesotho SeTswana, XiTsonga, IsiNdebele. And SiSwati, Senior Phase to further Education and Training
BEd 4 year undergraduate degree – specialising in Technology and Vocational-Senior Phase to Further Education and Training
PGCE or ADE 1 year undergraduate degree – specialising in Foundation Phase and Intermediate, Phase in African Languages, referred above and Maths and Natural Science for Intermediate
Phase Senior Phase to Further Education and Training – specialising in Technical Subjects, Vocational Subjects, Mathematics, African Languages, Foundation Phase, Computer Science, Physical Science, Natural Science

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

South African citizen,
Currently in Matric or have completed Matric,
Currently studying or plan on studying in one of the aforementioned fields of study,
Reside in Mpumalanga province,
Proven financial need,
Engineering qualification students: achieved a minimum of 60& (or level 5-7) in Mathematics, Physical Science and English,
Female students and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as those from rural communities.

HOW TO APPLY

Download and complete the Mpumalanga Provincial Gov Bursary Application Form (pdf).

Alternatively, you can collect a hard copy of an application form at – Provincial Government Department (public libraries, Thusong Service Centres, Circuit and Districts offices).
The following documents must accompany your application form:

ID document (certified copy),
Parents/ Guardians proof of income (certified copy of payslips/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificates if deceased),
If disabled: proof of disability from a registered medical doctor/ clinic/ hospital,
Previous academic qualifications (certified copies),
Proof of residence in Mpumalanga (utility bill – certified copy),
Residents of the CRDP municipalities: stamped letter proof of residence from the local municipality’s CRDP coordinator,
Current Matric students must add:
- June results (certified copy),
- Final Matric results must be submitted when available (in January of the following year),
- Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance/ registration from tertiary institution (to be submitted by 18 December at the latest),
- *Matric final statement of exam results (to be submitted as soon as they become available in January,
Current tertiary students must add:
- Matric certificate (certified copy),
- Latest tertiary academic results,
- Final end of year results must be submitted when available (in November or December),

Complete application forms and all supporting documents must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Post:
The Bursary Unit
Mpumalanga Department of Education
Private Bag X 11341
Nelspruit
1200

2) Hand delivered:
The Department of Education (Provincial Office)
Riverside Government Complex Building
5 Upper Ground Floor
Nelspruit
1200

*Please do not fax or email any applications.

CLOSING DATE

29 September Annually.

CONTACT

For any bursary queries, please contact:
Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Bursary Office
Building Five
Riverside Government Complex
Nelspruit
Tel: 013 766 5355 / 013 766 5243 / 013 766 5368/ 013 766 5370/ 013 766 5077