The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA), founded in the year 1961, promotes and represents the interests of more than 1000 individual members, including municipal engineers and companies within the municipal engineering and built environment industry.
The companies mission is to promote and encourage excellence within the engineering profession, to help benefit communities and their municipalities.
The IMESA Bursary Scheme was initiated in 2000 to provide financial assistance to students who would otherwise not be able to afford their studies within the Civil Engineering field, as well as to acknowledge the achievements of IMESA members dependants.
ABOUT THE IMESA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2024 academic year. IMESA will be awarding 2 types of bursaries:
1) Bursaries for non-IMESA members (Bursary Scheme A): for studies towards a Civil Engineering qualification (or a related discipline of infrastructure engineering).
2) 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).
MORE ABOUT THE IMESA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, PAYMENT TERMS & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees only, up to a maximum value of R50 000 (if tuition is less than R50 000, the remainder of the bursary may be used for prescribed books).
Students will also have access to a mentor and are encouraged to partake in IMESA activities.
Bursary funding will be paid directly to the tertiary institution where the recipient is studying, within 30 days of IMESA receiving the student account statement (or as agreed upon between the IMESA representative and student).
Before the first bursary installment is issued, students must provide IMESA Head Office with the following: proof of enrolment for the specific course and a medical certificate.
Successful candidates will be notified by the end of 2024. Candidates will undergo a full evaluation process before bursaries are awarded.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR IMESA BURSARIES
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):
Bursary Scheme A: for non-IMESA members
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying full time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
- You must be studying at an ECSA accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have completed your 1st year of study
- You must be entering your 2nd year (or later) of study in 2024
- You must have proven financial need (NOT be able to afford your studies without a bursary)
Bursary Scheme B: for dependents of IMESA members
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying full time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
- You must be studying at an ECSA accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have completed your 1st year of study
- You must be entering your 2nd year (or later) of study in 2024
- You must be a child or dependent of an IMESA member
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE IMESA BURSARY
Download and complete the relevant IMESA bursary application form:
Bursary Scheme A: IMESA Bursary Application Form (for non-members) (.pdf)
Bursary Scheme B: IMESA Bursary Application Form (for dependents of members) (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- 2024 mid year exam results (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of monthly income and student’s financial situation (affidavit)
Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
(Insert the words “IMESA Bursary Application“, followed by “Scheme A” or “Scheme B” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE IMESA BURSARY
15 September.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact IMESA directly:
Contact Person: Narisha Sogan
Tel: 031 266 3263
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]