IMESA Bursaries for 2026 (South Africa)

IMESA Bursaries for 2026 (South Africa)

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IMESA Bursaries for 2026 (South Africa)

Deadline: 15 September 2025

Location: South Africa

About IMESA Bursaries

IMESA is currently accepting applications for 2026 academic year bursaries.

IMESA will be awarding 2 types of bursaries:

  • Bursaries for non-IMESA members (Bursary Scheme A): for studies towards a Civil Engineering qualification (or a related discipline of infrastructure engineering approved by the Executive Council of IMESA.).
  • Bursaries for dependents of IMESA members (Bursary Scheme B): for children of IMESA members, to study towards a Civil Engineering qualification (or a related discipline of infrastructure engineering).

The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees and books only, up to a maximum value of R50 000.

Bursary recipients will be appointed a mentor and students are encouraged to participate in IMESA activities.

Bursary funding will be paid directly to the tertiary institution where the recipient is studying, within 60 days of IMESA receiving the student account statement (or as agreed upon between the IMESA representative and student). Before the first bursary instalment is issued, students must provide IMESA Head Office with the following: proof of enrolment for the specific course and a medical certificate.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

Bursary Scheme A: for non-IMESA members

  • You must be studying full time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
  • You must have completed your first year of study
  • You must be entering your second year (or later) of study in 2026
  • You must be studying at an ECSA accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have proven financial need (NOT be able to afford your studies without a bursary)

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Bursary Scheme B: for dependents of IMESA members

  • You must be a child or dependent of an IMESA member (the IMESA member must have held membership for a minimum of 5 years)
  • You must be studying full time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
  • You must have completed your first year of study
  • You must be entering your second year (or later) of study in 2026
  • You must be studying at an ECSA accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@imesa.org.za

Successful candidates will be notified by the end of 2025. Candidates will undergo a full evaluation process before bursaries are awarded.

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