Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) Bursary
Provided by:Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA)
Description
The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) offers a bursary programme for the academic year 2025, aimed at students pursuing undergraduate studies in various fields of the built environment. The bursary covers essential expenses including registration fees, tuition fees, and the cost of prescribed books, accommodation, and meals. Applicants are required to be South African citizens either in Matric or already completed, studying in one of the specified fields in a recognized institution in South Africa. A combined household income of less than R600,000 is established as a key eligibility criterion alongside academic performance. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by 15 June 2025, including various supporting documents such as proof of registration, academic results, and income statements. The processing of applications ensures that preferences are directed towards students from rural areas and previously disadvantaged communities.
Funding & Program Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen
- Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within the fields of study listed
- Studying or registered/accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institute in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
- Total combined household income of less than R600 000 per annum
- Have passed all courses from the previous year of study, if currently studying
- Preference will be given to students from rural areas and previously disadvantaged communities
- Students with disabilities and youth from previously disadvantaged areas are encouraged to apply
Required Documents
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Most academic records, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Last year’s academic tertiary results if a continuing student (certified copy)
- Proof of registration/ acceptance if a new learner entering tertiary studies (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residence and enrolment form, if already studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Financial record/ statement of your account by your institution of higher learning
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)