Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA): Bursaries 2024

Applications are now open for those interested in the bursary from the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa  (IMESA).

Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2024

IMESA will be awarding 2 types of bursaries:

1) Bursaries for non-IMESA members (Bursary Scheme A): for studies towards a Civil Engineering qualification (or a related discipline of infrastructure engineering).

2) Bursaries for dependents of IMESA members (Bursary Scheme B): for children of IMESA members, to study towards a Civil Engineering qualification (or a related discipline of infrastructure engineering).

The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees only, up to a maximum value of R50 000 (if tuition is less than R50 000, the remainder of the bursary may be used for prescribed books).

Students will also have access to a mentor and are encouraged to partake in IMESA activities.

Bursary funding will be paid directly to the tertiary institution where the recipient is studying, within 30 days of IMESA receiving the student account statement (or as agreed upon between the IMESA representative and student). Before the first bursary instalment is issued, students must provide IMESA Head Office with the following: proof of enrolment for the specific course and a medical certificate.

Successful candidates will be notified by the end of 2024. Candidates will undergo a full evaluation process before bursaries are awarded.

Requirements

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):
Bursary Scheme A: for non-IMESA members

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying full-time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
• You must be studying at an ECSA-accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have completed your 1st year of study
• You must be entering your 2nd year (or later) of study in 2024
• You must have proven financial need (NOT be able to afford your studies without a bursary)

Bursary Scheme B: for dependents of IMESA members

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying full-time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
• You must be studying at an ECSA-accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have completed your 1st year of study
• You must be entering your 2nd year (or later) of study in 2024
• You must be a child or dependent of an IMESA member

How to apply

Download and complete the relevant IMESA bursary application form:

Bursary Scheme A: IMESA Bursary Application Form (for non-members) (.pdf)

Bursary Scheme B: IMESA Bursary Application Form (for dependents of members) (.pdf)

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)
• 2024 mid year exam results (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of monthly income and student’s financial situation (affidavit)

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@imesa.org.za
(Insert the words “IMESA Bursary Application“, followed by “Scheme A” or “Scheme B” in the email subject line).