IMESA Bursary 2025
Deadline: 15 September 2024
Location: South Africa
About IMESA Bursary
IMESA offers a bursary scheme for full-time studies in the field of Civil Engineering. Other engineering disciplines may be considered at the discretion of the Executive Council of IMESA.
The aims of the scheme are:
- to provide financial assistance to students who would otherwise not be able to afford to study
- to recognize the achievements of students and prospective students who are dependents of IMESA members
The bursary is offered to students who are already registered for full time studies at a recognized tertiary educational institution in South Africa and have successfully completed their mid-year year exams. Bursary grants apply for the following year of study (i.e. second year or further). The bursary covers tuition fees and books, and is paid to the relevant educational tertiary institution. A mentor is appointed and students are encouraged to participate in IMESA activities.
Eligibility Requirements
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 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 2025
- 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)
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 2025
- You must be studying at an ECSA accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
How to apply
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)
- Undersigned statement from the tertiary institute, declaring your academic progress in your first year
- Affidavit declaring your parents/ guardians monthly income, and your financial situation
Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@imesa.org.za
(Insert the words “IMESA Bursary Application (Scheme A)” or “IMESA Bursary Application (Scheme B)” in the email subject line).
Download and complete the relevant IMESA bursary application form:
For dependents of non-IMESA Members:
For dependents of IMESA members
Closing date for 2025 applications is 15 September 2024.
Applications can be submitted from June each year and must be received at the IMESA Head Office by the closing date in September. Bursaries will be granted after a full evaluation process and at the discretion of the Executive Committee of IMESA. Successful applicants will be notified before the end of the year.
About IMESA
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) promotes the interests of municipal engineers and their profession, and creates a platform for the exchange of ideas and viewpoints on all aspects of municipal engineering with the aim of expanding the knowledge and best practices in all Local Government municipalities.
From humble beginnings in 1961, IMESA has grown to represent over a thousand individual members and a plethora of companies involved in the field of municipal engineering and the built environment, as well as representing several Southern African countries.
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