The merSETA Bursary helps candidates to obtain a good education and work opportunities. If you want to change your future and have a passion for learning then you should apply for a Merseta bursary. You will need to have an interest in 1 of the 5 merSETA subfactors and have good grades for Math and Physical science.
merSETA Bursary Available
Merseta wishes to fight the skills shortage in all sectors in our country, and wants to support the employment equity act. Therefore, the advantage will be given to the previously disadvantaged citizens of our country.
They want to provide learners with highly needed skills and will provide financial assistance in the form of a Merseta bursary for those learners to be able to become a valuable asset in all sectors. To train and educate individuals of disadvantaged backgrounds especially on the basis of gender, disability, race, and access.
merSETA 5 Subfactors
There 5 sub-sectors are made up of about 44,000 companies that employ about 600 000 workers. These sub-sectors are as follow:
The Plastic Industry
The Metal and Engineering Industry
The Tyre Manufacturing Industry
The Auto Manufacturing Industry
The Motor Retail and Component Manufacturing Industry
Which Studies Are Funded?
Merseta has a variety of bursary study programs in the following fields at different institutes.
University Undergraduate
Electrical BSc Engineering (light & heavy) Current & Electronic
Chemical BSc Engineering
Industrial BSc Engineering
Mechanical BSc Engineering (with mechatronics)
Metallurgy / Materials BSc Engineering
Production Management BTech
The University of Technology
Production Management (Semester Course)
Metallurgy Engineering (Semester Course)
Engineering Industrial (Semester Course)
Engineering Chemical (Semester Course)
Engineering Mechanical whit Mechatronics (Semester Course)
Engineering Electrical with light & heavy current (Semester Course)
These semester courses are all for National Diploma’s
Engineering Chemical
Technology Polymer
Engineering Electrical with heavy and light current
Engineering Chemical
These courses are all Technology-based
Merseta Bursary Requirements
To be able to apply for a Merseta bursary and qualify you will need to be in possession of the following:
You must be a South African citizen
You must have the points needed to qualify for the institute’s admission
You must have a Grade 12 Certificate or an equal educational certificate or higher qualification
You need to be employed with a company which is registered with merSETA, OR, you are unemployed with the will to work in the service and manufacturing sector.
Preference will also be given to the following:
Women (30% of open positions)
Previously Disadvantaged Citizens
Student that can prove they are in financial need of assistance
Merseta will also consider candidates who are currently studying without a bursary and needs financial help to complete their studies if it is in one of their study fields.
Merseta Bursary Application Form
If you want to apply for this bursary you need to contact the bursary officer at merSETA.
Merseta Bursary Closing Date
30 September 2021
Visit their website for any other information you might need. www.merseta.org.za
