The Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) invites qualifying South African students residing in Limpopo to apply for the MMSEZ Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Bursary Location: Limpopo, South Africa
Study Level: BSc and BEng Degrees
Fields of Study Covered
The MMSEZ Bursary will support qualifying students pursuing studies in the following engineering fields:
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
What the MMSEZ Bursary Covers
The bursary may provide financial support for:
- Tuition fees, either fully or partially depending on the approved funding amount.
- Prescribed textbooks.
- Learning material allowance.
- Accommodation in a university residence.
- Meals.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Reside in Limpopo Province.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or intending to study full-time towards one of the approved Engineering degree qualifications.
- Have achieved at least 70% or Level 6/7 in Pure Mathematics.
- Have achieved at least 70% or Level 6/7 in Pure Physical Science.
- Be studying, accepted, conditionally accepted or registered at a public university in South Africa.
- Study at an institution offering a programme accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- Demonstrate financial need.
Requirements for Current Matric Learners
Current Grade 12 learners must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in either:
- Grade 11 final results; or
- Matric mid-year results.
Applicants must also meet the required Mathematics and Physical Science results.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:
- Certified copy of South African ID, not older than three months.
- Grade 11 final results and latest Matric results if currently in Grade 12.
- Certified Matric certificate if Matric has already been completed.
- Full academic record if currently studying at university.
- Proof of university application, conditional acceptance or registration on an official university letterhead.
- Proof of household income for parents or guardians.
- Latest payslips or employment letter if employed.
- Affidavit if unemployed.
- Proof of SASSA grant where applicable.
- Proof of report from the Limpopo Department of Education.
- Proof of residential address, such as a municipal bill or permission to occupy.
How to Apply
There is no application form to complete for this bursary.
Applicants must submit the required supporting documents by email.
Click here to apply for the MMSEZ Bursary South Africa 2027
Email: bursary@mmsez.co.za
Email Subject: MMSEZ Bursary 2027
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are attached before sending the email, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Important Application Information
Applicants should carefully confirm that:
- Their chosen Engineering programme is accredited by ECSA.
- Their university is a public South African university.
- Their Mathematics and Physical Science results meet the minimum requirements.
- All certified documents are valid and not older than three months where required.
- Their proof of residence confirms that they reside in Limpopo.
Closing Date
31 October 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.