Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MBAWC

The Master Builders and Allied Trades’ Association, Western Cape (known as “the MBAWC”) was was founded in 1891 and is affiliated to Master Builders South Africa (MBSA). It is the oldest organisation of its kind within the country. The main aim of the association is to maintain the reputation of the building industry and to ensure that investment in building is attracted to it.

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 responsible for ensuring that its members maintain a good reputation and continued investment in building works.
 

ABOUT THE MBAWC BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) is inviting students to apply for the Master Builders Association Development Trust (MBADT) Bursary, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Built Environment sector, specifically the following studies, at tertiary institutions in the Western Cape:
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 Built Environment-related field

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 Built Environment-related field

 

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• View our other Construction Bursaries and Scholarships here.
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• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

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 installments to the tertiary institution. The first installement will be paid after funding has been approved, while the second installment will be paid subject to mid-year performance review.

Successful candidates will be notified by no later than 14 February 2025 – candidates must then accept or decline the offer within 3 working days. If you do not receive any feedback by 17 February 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the MBAWC Bursary.
 

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 Western Cape
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the Built Environment qualifications listed above, in 2025
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in the Western Cape province
• You must NOT qualify for NSFAS funding (your parents or guardians household income must exceed the NSFAS requirement – between R350 000 and R600 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

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MBAWC BURSARY

Download and complete the MBAWC Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” 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):

• 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 (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable)
• Affidavit confirming parents or guardians income (see application form)
• Curriculum Vitae

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: benjamin@mbawc.org.za
(Insert the words “MBAWC Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MBAWC BURSARY

17 January 2025.
(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)
Tel: 021 685 2625
Email: benjamin@mbawc.org.za
 

Please do NOT contact the MBAWC if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in November 2024.

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