Western Cape Government, Department of InfrastructureWestern Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure

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Masakh'iSizwe Bursary Programme (Western Cape Department of Infrastructure)

Western Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure, South Africa

Scholarship overview

The Masakh'iSizwe (MiS) Bursary Programme was established in 2006 by the Western Cape Government to build cohorts of trained professionals in engineering and the built environment. It awards external bursaries for full-time study at higher education institutions in the Western Cape, towards a degree or higher diploma in transport, the built environment, engineering or other disciplines the Department of Infrastructure deems scarce and critical.

Fields include architecture, city and regional planning, construction management, geomatics, civil engineering, electrical engineering (heavy current), mechanical engineering, property studies and quantity surveying. Bursaries can be taken up at the University of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Stellenbosch University.

Awards are competitive and not guaranteed. Selection considers the Department's workforce planning needs, identified scarce and critical skills, available budget and the strength of the application, and the Department may prioritise particular qualifications, specialisations or study levels in a funding cycle. Bursars receive support programmes and internship opportunities.

Award Information

  • South African citizen.
  • Youth accepted at, or intending to study at, a higher education institution in the Western Cape: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, University of Cape Town or Stellenbosch University.
  • Full-time study towards a degree or diploma in an eligible field, for example architecture, city and regional planning, construction management, geomatics, civil engineering, property studies, electrical engineering (heavy current), mechanical engineering, quantity surveying.
  • Preference (not limited to) persons with disabilities, financially disadvantaged applicants, female learners, and applicants from the Western Cape, particularly those living outside the Cape Metro.
  • Tuition fees.
  • All prescribed books and materials.
  • Accommodation and meals (or transport costs).
  • Support programmes, including student support, a professional development programme and in-service training.
  • Work-back obligation: one year of work in the public service and/or partnered companies for every year of bursary received. Bursars may be required to attend programme activities on some weekends during studies.

Applications are open from 1 April to 31 August every year. The 2027 intake advert closed on 31 August 2026.

  1. Read the programme page (Masakh'iSizwe Bursary Programme).
  2. Prepare the compulsory supporting documents, certified where required.
  3. Complete the online application on the Masakh'iSizwe application portal between 1 April and 31 August and upload the documents.
  4. Enquiries: [email protected], tel 021 483 0964, cell 081 040 6562, 23rd floor, 9 Lower Burg Street, The Box, Cape Town 8001.

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Documents you will need

Compulsory:

  • Certified copy of your ID (green barcode or smart card, front and back).
  • Certified copy of your parent(s)' or guardian(s)' ID; death certificate for deceased parents.
  • Certified copy of matric certificate or latest results (Umalusi certificate or Department of Education statement).
  • Certified copy of your HEI academic record (first-time students may attach matric results).
  • Full course outline from the HEI.
  • Estimate of study cost from the HEI.
  • Proof of registration, application confirmation or acceptance/offer letter.
  • Salary slips of both parents, guardian or spouse, or an affidavit supporting financial status, with proof of unemployment if applicable.
  • Proof of home address (e.g. parent or guardian municipal account).
  • Letter of motivation explaining the need, intended course and any other information.

If applicable:

  • Proof of financial aid (e.g. HEI statement of account).
  • Proof of existing debt at the HEI.
  • Medical proof of disability from a registered practitioner or government health facility.
  • SAPS police clearance and/or court documents if a criminal record exists.

How selection works

  • Competitive awards based on the Department's workforce planning, scarce and critical skills needs, available budget and application strength.
  • Preference to persons with disabilities, the financially disadvantaged, women, and Western Cape (especially non-metro) applicants.

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