The MerSETA Bursary opportunity will make it possible for you to gain the skills and grounding needed to make your mark in the manufacturing and engineering fields. If you have the ambition to work in one of the five merSETA sub-sectors and have excellent grades in mathematics or physical science (merSETA) may be looking for you.
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The merSETA bursary scheme will make it possible for you to gain the skills and grounding needed to make your mark in the manufacturing and engineering fields.
University Option
- B.Sc Engineering Electrical (light and heavy current) and Electronic
- B.Sc Engineering (Chemical)
- B.Sc Engineering (Metallurgy and Materials)
- B.Sc Engineering (including Mechatronics)
- B.Sc Engineering (Industrial)
University of Technology Option
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Light and heavy current & electronics)
- Engineering Metallurgy & Materials
- Mechanical Engineering (including Mechatronics)
- Industrial Engineering
- Production and Operations Management
- Polymer Technology
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE MERSETA BURSARY
- Only South African citizens can apply
- Must be either employed by a company registered with merSETA or unemployed and wishes to work in the engineering, manufacturing, and related service sectors.
- Applicants must be in possession of a Matric certificate or equivalent or a post-matric qualification or equivalent.
- Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for admission to the tertiary institution.
- Applicants must be currently studying or intend to study in one of the selected fields of study.
MERSETA BURSARY ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants who meet all requirements can submit their applications by email to: bursaries@merseta.org.za.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
This bursary opportunity is closed for applications for 2025 academic year. Grads24 will provide an update when new applications open – stay tuned.
BURSARY PROVIDER’S CONTACT DETAILS
If you have queries relating to this bursary programme, please contact Merseta directly using the following details:
- Physical Address: Pickering Park Office Suites, 14-20 Pickering St, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth
- Telephone Number: +27 10 219 3000
- E-mail Address: bursaries@merseta.org.za
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