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Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Masakh'iSizwe Bursary

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Closes

31 August 2026

Value

Full tuition, books, accommodation

Level

Diploma and Degree

For

Matriculants and current students

Sector

Engineering & Built Environment

Work-back

Service contract required

About this bursary

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure runs the Masakh'iSizwe Bursary Programme to fund students pursuing qualifications in transport, engineering, and built environment fields. The award pays for core tertiary expenses including tuition, accommodation, meals, and books.

Launched in 2006, this scheme aims to tackle critical technical skills shortages within South Africa. It helps young people complete full-time higher education and start careers in public infrastructure projects.

Bursars must study at one of three partner institutions in the Western Cape. Recipients agree to work back their funding period at the department after finishing their studies.

Obligation

Graduates must take up employment with the Department of Infrastructure and join a Professional Development Training Programme equal to the funded period.

Courses of study covered

Architecture
City and Regional Planning
Construction
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering (Heavy current)
Geomatics
Mechanical Engineering
Property Studies
Quantity Surveying

What the bursary covers

Full tuition fees
Prescribed textbooks and study materials
On-campus accommodation and meals, or alternative transport allowance
Academic support and developmental programmes

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • You must be a South African citizen.
  • You must currently be in Matric or have completed Matric.
  • You must study full-time toward an approved diploma or degree in 2027.
  • You must hold acceptance or registration at UCT, CPUT, or Stellenbosch University.
  • Preference goes to financially needy applicants, female candidates, and persons with disabilities.
  • Students living in the Western Cape outside the Cape Metropole area receive extra priority.

You do not qualify if

  • Applicants studying at private institutions or universities outside the Western Cape are not eligible.
  • Part-time students and postgraduates are excluded.
  • Non-South African citizens cannot apply.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of South African identity document
  • Certified copy of latest Matric results or final Matric certificate
  • Certified copy of recent tertiary academic transcript, if currently at university
  • Proof of application or university acceptance letter for 2027
  • Full 2027 course outline or academic prospectus
  • Estimated fee statement for the 2027 academic year
  • Proof of residential address not older than three months
  • Certified copies of parents or guardians identity documents, or death certificates if applicable
  • Proof of household income using pay slips, affidavit, SASSA grant, or pension proof
  • Motivational letter explaining why you require funding
  • Medical proof of disability, if relevant
  • Police clearance certificate, if you have a criminal record

Certified copies must be clear. Missing documents will cause your application to be rejected immediately.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Visit the Western Cape online application portal.
  2. 2
    Register a new user account if you do not have one.
  3. 3
    Log in and fill in your personal and academic details accurately.
  4. 4
    Upload all mandatory supporting documents in clear digital format.
  5. 5
    If you applied to multiple courses or universities, submit a separate online application for each selection.
  6. 6
    Submit your form prior to the closing date.

Applicants must complete separate applications if applying for more than one university or discipline.

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Forms, downloads and links

Online application portal

wa-dtpw-misbursary-prod-zan.azurewebsites.net

Account registration page

wa-dtpw-misbursary-prod-zan.azurewebsites.net/Identity/Account/Register

Account login page

wa-dtpw-misbursary-prod-zan.azurewebsites.net/Identity/Account/Login

Masakh'iSizwe policies and documents

westerncape.gov.za/service/masakhisizwe-bursary-programme

Masakh'iSizwe FAQ page

westerncape.gov.za/infrastructure/masakhisizwe-bursaries-frequently-asked-questions
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