Civil Engineering Bursary

Western Cape Government-DTPW Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme 2020

September 18, 2019

The Department of Transport and Public Works and the Western Cape Government is calling on qualified parties to apply for its upcoming Bursary Programme for 2020.

It is the Department of Transport and Public Works primary responsibility to construct and maintain of roads, health and educational facilities and other buildings. It also works with the objective of creating more job opportunities and growth through a wide range of programmes. Moreover, the DTPW provides South African citizens increased access to efficient and safe transport.

WCG-DTPW Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme 2020

In 2006, the Western Cape Government working with the Department of Transport and Public Works founded the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme. The bursary programme seeks to attract to and grow promising talent for the engineering and built environment fields that are instrumental to the sustained growth of the regional economy.

Bursary coverage will include the following:

Tuition fees
Boarding and meal expenses
Support programmes
All school-related books and materials

Bursary support is awarded to successful applicants pursuing a diploma or degree in the following disciplines:

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Architecture
Quantity Surveying
Construction Management
Transport Economists
Town and Regional Planning
Geomatics
Economists
Property Studies

Students must pursue their qualification at any of these universities:

Cape Peninsula University
University of Cape Town
Stellenbosch University

Bursars are to adhere to a work-back policy during and after the bursary coverage. After completing qualification, a year of community service for each bursary support is given, is required. While in the programme, students will need to participate in the following;

Workshops, meetings and events
Outreach programmes
Academic experiential training

Who should apply?

Students must intend to pursue or intending to pursue any of the prescribed fields of study at a recognized university
Priority is given, but not limited to applicants who are financially disadvantaged, female learners, from rural communities and people with disabilities

Click the link to view the Western Cape Government – DTPW Bursary Programme 2020 advert.

How do I apply?

Download the application form by clicking here.

Make sure to attach all required supporting documents. See checklist on the application form.

All application forms and supporting documents can be sent in two ways:

Send it post to:

Masak’iSizwe Bursary Programme
Private Bag X9185
Cape Town
8000

Hand deliver it to:

Masak’iSizwe Bursary Programme
Room 5-18, Fifth Floor,
9 Dorp Street
Cape Town
8001

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 30 September 2019. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Contact Information

Should you have any further questions about the programme, please contact:

Lazola.Mtogana
Phone: 021 483 0964/9545
Email: Lazola.Mtongana@westerncape.gov.za

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Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa Bursary 2020

September 6, 2019

The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa is currently offering its Bursary Programme for 2020. See details about this bursary programme below.

Established in 1861, the Institute of Municipal Engineering in Southern Africa is an organization that aims to promote and represent the interests of municipal engineers and companies involved with the built environment and municipal engineering. The Institute also aims to cultivate excellence in the engineering profession and help communities and its municipalities.

The IMESA Bursary Programme 2020

The IMESA Bursary Programme began in 2000 with the purpose of providing cash assistance to students who are financially unable to continue with their studies. These are studies particularly in the field of civil engineering, The IMESA also seeks to recognize the achievements of the dependents of its members.

The bursary programme is awarded to deserving students who have already been admitted to an IMESA-prescribed tertiary education institution and successfully finished the mid-year exams. The successful applicants will then enjoy bursary coverage on the succeeding school year. Bursary coverage applies to tuition fees and book expenses and coursed to the beneficiary’s university.

Who should apply?

Applicants who meet the following minimum requisites may be considered for the bursary programme:

Students currently pursuing a Civil Engineering qualification but are financially constrained to further their studies
Other Engineering courses may be considered pending the approval of the IMESA Executive Council
Must be studying at a tertiary education institution recognized by IMESA
Open only to South African citizens

Click the link to view the IMESA Bursary Programme advert.

What is the selection process?

Bursary support is awarded following a full evaluation process and as decided by the IMESA Executive Council. Successful bursars will receive notification before the year ends

How do I apply?

Applicants who meet the programme’s minimum requirements will need to download the application form. Separate application forms are available for members and non-members of IMESA.

IMESA Bursary Programme Application form (non-members)

IMESA Bursary Programme Busary Application form (members)

Be sure to write legibly when filling out you application forms

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 15 September 2019. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Contact Information

For question about the bursary programme, call 031 266 3263 or send them an email to info@imesa.org.za

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SAICE Patrons Engineering Bursary Scheme

July 12, 2019

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering is calling on civil engineering and technical course students to apply for its comprehensive bursary programme called SPEBS, or SAICE Patrons Engineering Bursary Programme.

Initially established as the Cape Society of Civil Engineers the organization later changed its name to South Africans Society of Civil Engineers. By 1948, the group changed to its current name. The organization now has about 8,000 members from all over the country.

SAICE Patrons Bursary Programme

The bursary programme was established as a means of providing financial assistance to students pursuing a Civil Engineering qualification. The bursary award amounts to R6,500 per semester and should take care of school-related expenses such as :

Tuition and registration fees
Book fees
Other school-related expenditures

Career Options

The SAICE Patrons Engineering Bursary Programme does not guarantee job placement – permanent or otherwise – when the bursars finally complete their studies.

Requirements or Eligibility

To qualify for the bursary programme, applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

Must be pursuing a Civil Engineering qualification or relevant National diploma course
Must have completed (with no failed marks) all subjects
Must have passed first year examinations (bursary will cover students in their second to fourth year of studies
Must be taking up studies at an accredited tertiary education institution
Solid academic record
Must be financially incapable of pursuing studies

How to Apply

Qualified applicants will need to download the application form. In addition, clear copies of the following supporting documents will need to be submitted together with the application form:

Certified copy of ID
Certified copy of transcript of records
Selected applicants will need to submit a certified copy of their proof of registration at a tertiary institution

Download the application form by clicking the link below:

https://gocareers.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SPEBSBursaryApplication.pdf

Fully accomplished applications and complete supporting documents may be sent using the following methods:

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