merSETA Bursary 2027, Requirements and Application

Key facts

Status
Check with the provider
Provider
merSETA
Field of study
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Boilermaker
Study level
TVET / college
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

We found no official merSETA call for 2027.

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merSETA is the skills authority for manufacturing, engineering and the motor industry. Its bursaries help students into technical careers.

About the merSETA Bursary

  • For engineering and manufacturing-related fields.
  • Often run through partner institutions.
  • Alongside learnerships and apprenticeships.

Eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen.
  • Studying a relevant qualification at a public institution.
  • Financial need.
  • Good academic results.

How to apply

  1. Check merseta.org.za for bursary notices.
  2. Ask your institution’s financial aid office about merSETA funding.
  3. Email bursaries@merseta.org.za with questions.

Closing date

No official 2027 date was found.

Contact details

See also our mechanical engineering bursaries, the Services SETA bursary and our fitter and turner bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the merSETA bursary close for 2027? +
We found no official merSETA call for 2027. merSETA announces its dates per cycle, often through partner institutions, so check merseta.org.za and your institution's financial aid office.
2. What is merSETA? +
The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority.
3. Which fields? +
Engineering and manufacturing-related fields such as mechanical, electrical, mechatronic and automotive engineering.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African students with financial need studying relevant qualifications at public institutions.
5. Does merSETA fund TVET students? +
merSETA supports artisan and TVET training through learnerships and apprenticeships as well as bursaries.
6. How do I contact merSETA? +
Email bursaries@merseta.org.za.
Update note (checked September 2026): we found no official merSETA call for 2027. merSETA announces its dates per cycle, often through partner institutions, so check merSETA’s own website and your institution’s financial aid office.

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About merSETA

Sector Education and Training Authority (public entity)

The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) is one of 21 SETAs set up under the Skills Development Act of 1998. merSETA covers manufacturing, engineering and related services, including the motor industry, and…

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Address
merSETA House, 95 7th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, 2109
Phone
011 219 3000
Website
merseta.org.za

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