Master Builders Association Bursary South Africa 2023

Master Builders Association Bursary South Africa 2023 – 2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Master Builders Association Bursary South Africa | The Master Builders and Allied Trades Association, Western Cape (known as “the MBA”) was founded in 1891 and is affiliated with Master Builders South Africa (M.B.S.A.). It is the oldest organisation of its kind in the country.

Its membership is made up of around 400 companies within the Western Cape – most of which are building products, building subcontractors, builders, building merchants or manufacturers. The Association is for ensuring that its members maintain a good reputation and continued investment in building works responsible

ABOUT THE MBAWC BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Built Environment sector, specifically in these fields:
University Degree studies:

Civil Engineering (BSc)
Construction Studies (BSc)
Construction Management (BSc (Hons))
Quantity Surveying (BSc (Hons))
Project Management (MSc)
Masters studies (subject to motivated application)
other fields

University of Technology National Diploma (Non-NSFAS focus) studies:

Construction (Extended) (Diploma)
Construction (Diploma)
Construction (Advanced Diploma)
Construction Health | Safety (Advanced Diploma)
Quantity Surveying (Advanced Diploma)
Master of Construction
other fields

MORE ABOUT THE MBAWC BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE | SELECTION

The bursary will be awarded for 1 academic year of study and is renewable based on satisfactory academic performance.

The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees only, to be paid in 2 instalments to the tertiary institution. The first instalment will be paid after funding has been approved, while the second instalment will be paid subject to a mid-year performance review.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MBAWC BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric at a school within the MBA Western Cape area of jurisdiction
You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the Built Environment qualifications listed above, in 2023
You must be entering your 1st year or higher year of study in 2023
You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution within the Western Cape province
You must NOT qualify for NSFAS funding (your parent’s or guardian’s household income must exceed the NSFAS requirement – between R350 000 and R700 000 per annum)
You must NOT qualify for any other bursary fund or support from a SETA/ CETA
Preference will be given to employees of MBAWC member companies or their family members
Preference will be given to applicants employed by a member company compliant with the BIBC benefit system for at least 24 months uninterrupted

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MBAWC BURSARY

Download and complete the MBAWC Bursary Application Form 2023 (.pdf)

Enter “Zabusaries.com” in the field asking how you heard about the MBAWC bursary.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

Photograph to be attached to the application form (recent, passport sized)
ID document (certified copy)
Most recent academic record/ results (certified copy)
Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
Motivational letter to support your application (see further details on the application form) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
Affidavit confirming that your parent’s or guardian’s income exceeds the cap for NSFAS funding (see further details on the application form)

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Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
– Email: benjamin@mbawc.org.za
(Insert the words “MBAWC Bursary Application 2023” in the email subject line).

– Hand delivery:
The MBAWC Office
Belmont Square
Belmont Road
Rondebosch
(Att: Benjamin Zantsi)

– Post/ delivery:
The Training | Development Officer
MBA Development Trust
PO Box 382
Rondebosch
7701

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MBAWC BURSARY

20 January 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) directly:
Contact person: Benjamin Zantsi (Training Officer)
Email: benjamin@mbawc.org.za

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