📌 About The Organization
The Manufacturing, Engineering And Related Services Sector Education And Training Authority (merSETA is a South African training authority that helps young people get skills in manufacturing, engineering and related industries. merSETA works with companies and schools to support training and learning so South Africans can build careers in fields like mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering. It focuses on helping learners gain education and work-ready skills that the country needs for its growing industrial economy.
🎓 About The Bursary Programme
The merSETA Bursary Programme gives financial support to students who want to study engineering and related subjects at South African universities or universities of technology. The bursary helps pay for tuition, textbooks and study costs, and may also contribute to living or accommodation support. It is meant to make it easier for talented learners to succeed in technical careers and help fill skills shortages in the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
✅ What Does The Bursary Cover?
✔ Tuition fees for your engineering or related studies
✔ Books and learning materials
✔ Accommodation or living allowances *(varies by intake and field)*
✔ Possible stipends or additional support depending on the programme details
Eligibility Requirements – Who Qualifies For Funding?
To qualify for the merSETA bursary:
• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have a Matric certificate (Grade 12)
• You must meet the admission requirements of the university or university of technology you want to attend
• You must be studying or planning to study in eligible fields, such as:
* Mechanical Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Chemical Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Metallurgy & Materials Engineering
* Production/Operations Management
* Polymer Technology
🚫 Who is Disqualified From Applying (Who Should Not Apply)
Do NOT apply if:
• You are not a South African citizen
• You don’t yet have Matric or an equivalent qualification
• You do not meet the requirements for your chosen course at university
• You plan to study outside South Africa’s recognized institutions
(merSETA awards bursaries only to students accepted at accredited SA universities or universities of technology.)
📝 How To Apply For The Bursary
To apply:
✔ Visit the official merSETA website: [https://www.merseta.org.za]and look for the bursary or Discretionary Grants / bursary application section.
✔ Or send an email request for an application form to: [bursaries@merseta.org.za]
✔ Prepare and attach certified copies of your:
* ID document
* Matric certificate
* Proof of application or acceptance at university
* Latest academic results if already studying
📩 Important: Complete the form and submit all required documents by the closing date. Specific instructions and documents may be updated each year, so always check the latest requirements on the official site.
📅 Opening Date:
Applications usually open early in the year for the academic year ahead (often January–March) — exact dates are announced each year on the merSETA website.
📅 Closing Date:
For many intakes, the closing date is 30 September for second-semester bursaries — but there may also be earlier deadlines (e.g., June/July for first semester applications. Always check the current year’s dates on the official merSETA site before applying!
📞 Bursary Department Contact Details Email [bursaries@merseta.org.za]
General Contact Email / Info: [info@merseta.org.za]
Phone: +27 10 219 3000 or 0861 637 738
Website: [https://www.merseta.org.za]
