Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary South Africa 2024

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MBAWC

Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary South Africa 2024 | 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 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Built Environment sector, specifically the following studies:
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 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 field

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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 12 February 2024 – candidates must then accept or decline the offer within 3 working days. If you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Zabusaries.com 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 2024
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 2024 (.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):

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 parents or guardians income exceeds the cap for NSFAS funding (see futher details on the application form)

Applications must be submitted via email to: benjamin@mbawc.org.za
(Insert the words “MBAWC Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MBAWC BURSARY

19 January 2024.
(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

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