Master Builders KZN Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status: Applications closed Closed 14 January 2026
Provider: Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
Field of study: Construction, Built Environment
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

No 2027 call had been published when we checked.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Closed · applications closed on 14 January 2026 The 2026 round closed on 14 January 2026, so expect the next call between November 2026 and January 2027 on the association's own website. Latest update ↓

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal represents building contractors in the province. Its bursary fund supports students heading into construction careers.

About the Master Builders KZN Bursary

For construction-related studies.
Run by Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal.
Links to the building industry.

Eligibility requirements

South African student in KwaZulu-Natal.
Studying a construction-related qualification.
Good academic results.
Financial need.

How to apply

Check masterbuilders.co.za for the bursary fund notice.
Complete the application form with your ID, results and proof of registration.
Submit it as instructed, or email mandisa@masterbuilders.co.za.

Closing date

14 January in the last round (2026). No 2027 date announced.

Contact details

Master Builders KZN: 031 266 7070
Email: mandisa@masterbuilders.co.za

FAQs

1. When does the Master Builders KZN bursary close for 2027? +

No 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 14 January 2026, so expect the next call around November 2026 to January 2027.

2. What is Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal? +

The regional employers' association for the building industry in KwaZulu-Natal, which runs a training academy in Durban.

3. Which fields? +

Construction-related studies such as construction management, quantity surveying, civil engineering and building.

4. Who qualifies? +

South African students from KwaZulu-Natal studying construction-related qualifications with good results.

5. What does it offer? +

Financial support for studies, with links to the building industry.

6. How do I contact them? +

Call 031 266 7070 or email mandisa@masterbuilders.co.za.

Update note (checked September 2026): no 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 14 January 2026, so expect the next call between November 2026 and January 2027 on the association’s own website.

This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.

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About Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal

Employers' organisation (building industry)

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is an employers' organisation for the province's building and construction industry, registered under the Labour Relations Act. Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal represents member companies ranging from large contractors to small building firms, and belongs to the…

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Website: masterbuilders.co.za

Student funding in numbers

2025811 011students funded by NSFAS580 000 at universities, 231 000 at TVET colleges, on a budget of R48.7 billion.

20261 026 091students approved for NSFAS funding609 403 first-year applicants qualified and 416 688 continuing students met the progression criteria, out of 893 847 applications.

2027 projectedR53.4bnbudgeted for NSFASThe allocation rises from R48.7 billion in 2025 to R51 billion in 2026 and R53.4 billion in 2027. Student numbers for 2027 are not published yet.

Figures from the Minister of Higher Education’s Budget Vote of 3 July 2025 and the NSFAS statement of 2 January 2026. NSFAS is the largest funder, not the only one – we track the rest.