Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) Bursary 2019 – 2020

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) responsible for the skills development for the mining and minerals sector in South Africa. Not only the organization addresses skills training for the mining industry, it also deal with the increase of women participation in mining as well as the empowerment of disadvantaged communities.

Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) Bursaries The MQA bursary was founded to assist students studying in mining and minerals fields by offering education opportunities at Higher Education and Training (HET). The bursary covers tuition and registration fees, residence costs, and books and toolkit allowance. The successful applicants will be obligated to work within the South African mining and minerals sector for the same amount of years as the sponsored bursary. The bursary is available to students who are enrolled with the University, Further Education and Training institution (FET) and University of Technology. The awarded bursary is based on students academic performance and will continue for every year the student is enrolled. The MQA bursary accepts the following mining fields of study: Mining Engineering Mine Survey Metallurgical Engineering (Extractive only) Geology Environmental Health and Management The following disciplines will also be considered through limited number of bursaries: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering( Mineral Processing) Electro-Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Analytical Chemistry Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Female applicants as well as applicants with disabilities will be given special consideration. MQA Bursary Requirements and Eligibility Students of a University, Further Education and Training institution (FET) and University of Technology Strong academic record Proven financial need Students studying in mining related degrees Consideration will be given to female or disabled applicants How to Apply and Application Details Download and complete the following MQA bursary application forms and send to contact details below (anyone): For new Applicant: MQA Bursary Application Form (pdf) Current MQA bursary recipients: MQA Bursary Continuation Application Form (pdf) Submit copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application form (these documents are compulsory – if any of these items are missing, your application be disregarded): Certified copy of Senior Certificate (Grade 12) Full academic record on official letterhead of institution or logo (if you are already studying at a university, university of technology. Acceptance letter from a university, university of technology for first time students. Certified copy of a valid South African identity document not older than three (3) months. Letter of consent to engage MQA bursary scheme from immediate supervisor. The completed application form and supporting documents can be submitted at the following MQA offices: Gauteng: 7 Anerley Road, Block C, Parktown, 2193 / Tel: 011 547 2600 / Post: Private Bag X118, Marshalltown, 2107 Eastern Cape: King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College, R61 Queenstown Road Cicira Village, Mthatha / Tel: 087 095 0497 Free State: Goldfields TVET College, 14107 Ndaki Road, Tosa Campus Thabong / Tel: 087 095 0266 / VutomiC@mqa.org.za Limpopo: Sekhukhune TVET College, CN Phathudi Campus Stand No. 2659, Praktiseer / Tel: 087 095 0267 / DiiteleniT@mqa.org.za Mpumalanga: Nkangala TVET College, Mpondozamkomo Campus, 1 Moses Kotane Drive, Ferrobank / Tel: 013 696 8120 / 2121 North West: Orbit TVET College, Mankwe Campus, Stand 230, Unit 2 Mogwase / Tel: 014 555 8860 / TebogoT@mqa.org.za Northern Cape: Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Kathu Campus, Hans Coetzee Drive, Kathu / Tel: 053 723 0100 / JoshuaC@mqa.org.za Closing Date 31 January 2019. Contact Details Address: 7 Anerley Road, Parktown Post: Private Bag X118, Marshalltown, 2107 Email: info@mqa.org.za Tel: 011 547 2600

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