Masakh’iSizwe Bursary WC Dept of Transport and Public Works | Application Form, Eligibility Requirement and Closing Date

The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary program is meant to build a skilled workforce in the Western Cape’s transport, engineering, and built environment sectors.

By supporting serious and brilliant students, the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works seeks to close the gaps caused by financial problems and drive innovation in the province.

This will ultimately contribute to the community’s sustainable development.

About the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary

The bursary covers full tuition fees for the chosen field of study, along with a monthly stipend for living expenses.

Also, students who are selected for the Masakh’iSizwe bursary gain valuable practical experience through internship opportunities within the DTPW.

This holistic approach prepares them with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience needed to excel in their chosen field after graduation.

Application Form for the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary

You can access the online application form and stay updated on application deadlines and announcements through the official Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme website.

If not, you can download the form, print it out and submit a hard copy of it to the Department of Transport and Public Works regional offices.

Here are all the addresses you can have your completed application form submitted to:

1. Email: [email protected] (used the reference: BursaryApplication2024).
2. Courier: Masakh’iSizwe Bursary programme, 23rd Floor, The Box, 9 Lower Burg Street, Cape Town, 8000.
3. Hand delivery: Masakh’iSizwe Bursary programme, 23rd Floor, The Box, 9 Lower Burg Street, Cape Town, 8000.

Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary, you must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:

1. South African citizenship: You must be a South African citizen by birth or naturalization.
2. Academic requirements: You must have completed your Matric or be in your final year of Matric, aiming to study full-time towards a degree or diploma in a relevant field (see below).
3. Field of study: Your chosen field of study must fall within the following categories:
   • Transport Studies
   • Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
   • Built Environment (Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Urban Planning, etc.)
   • Other disciplines deemed scarce and critical by the Department.
4. University attendance: You must be studying or have applied to study at one of the following universities in the Western Cape:
   • University of Cape Town
   • University of Stellenbosch
   • Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Preference will be given to applicants who:

1. Financial need: Come from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
2. Gender: Identify as female.
3. Disability: Have a disability.
4. Residence: Reside in the Western Cape Province.

Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Closing Date

Unfortunately, applications for the 2024 academic year closed on August 31, 2023.

Prospective applicants should mark their calendars for the application period for the 2025 intake. It is usually announced in the first half of the year.

If you have any further inquiries regarding the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary program, you can contact the Department of Transport and Public Works on 021 483 0964 / 021 483 9545 or email: [email protected].