Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme 2027

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

Must be a South African citizen
Students accepted at the relevant tertiary institutions, namely: Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town and Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Only applicable to youth studying OR intending to study full-time, within one of the aforementioned fields of study (Degree or Diploma studies) at a Higher Education Institution in the Western Cape.
Preference will be given, but not limited to: – Persons with disabilities, the financially disadvantaged, female learners and applicants from the Western Cape – particularly those residing outside the Cape Metro.
Which bursaries are offered through the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme?
Masakh’iSizwe offers bursaries for full-time studies towards a degree or diploma in the engineering and built environment disciplines, these include amongst others :

Property Studies
City and Regional Planning
Quantity Surveying
Architecture
Construction
Civil Engineering
Geomatics
Electrical Engineering (Heavy current)
Mechanical Engineering
What does the bursary cover?
The bursary programme will cover the following expenses:

Tuition Fees
All prescribed books and materials
Support Programmes
Accommodation and meals (or transport costs)
Where can the bursaries be taken up?
The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary is only relevant for Higher Education Institutions in the Western Cape. The students can apply for the bursaries at the following institutions :

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Stellenbosch University
University of Cape Town
Announcements
Bursaries for the 2027 academic year will open from 1 April and close at midnight on 31 August 2026. Please note: No late applications will be considered.
Please note: Should no response be received by 12 February 2027, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Supporting Documents to accompany Application
Compulsory documents:

Certified copy of your ID (Applicant).