NUMSA Bursary: Requirements & How to Apply

If you’re a dependant of a Numsa member or staff member and you’re aiming for a degree or diploma in engineering, IT, or accounting, listen up. 

The Numsa Mbuyiselo Ngwenda Bursary Fund is here to help you out with your studies. 

Numsa Mbuyiselo Ngwenda Bursary Details

Bursary Name: Numsa Mbuyiselo Ngwenda Bursary Fund

Provider: National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa)

Eligible Fields: 

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering
• Information Technology
• B Com Accounting

Application Deadline: July 31 every year

Funding Amount: 

• Up to R36 000 for University Studies (Degree)
• Up to R28 000 for Technikon Studies (University of Technology – Diploma)

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About the Bursary Provider

The Numsa Mbuyiselo Ngwenda Bursary Fund is designed to support the dependants of Numsa members and staff members who wish to pursue tertiary education. 

The bursary aims to empower young individuals by providing financial assistance for undergraduate studies in South Africa.

Numsa Bursary Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicants must be dependants of Numsa members or staff members.
2. The bursary covers undergraduate degrees or diplomas in engineering, information technology, or B Com fields.
3. Applicants must have secured admission to a tertiary institution within South Africa.
4. The bursary is awarded based on merit, and not all applicants will be guaranteed funding.
5. Academic performance will determine the continuation of the bursary in subsequent years.

How to Apply

1. Obtain the bursary application form from your nearest Numsa office, by calling the Bursary Administrator at 011 783 3578, or by visiting www.numsa.org.za.
2. Complete the application form and attach proof of admission to a recognized tertiary institution.
3. Submit the completed application form before the deadline via:
   • Post: Bursary Administrator, Mbuyiselo Ngwenda Bursary Fund, P.O. Box 787352, Sandton, 2146.
   • Fax: 011 783 3584.
   • Email: ggumede@numsa.co.za.
   • Hand-delivery at the nearest Numsa Regional Office.

Application Deadline & Contact Details

Applications open on May 1 every year and close on July 31.

For inquiries, contact:

• Tel: 011 783 3578
• Fax: 011 783 3584
• Email: ggumede@numsa.co.za
• Website: www.numsa.org.za

This bursary is a solid opportunity for eligible students connected to Numsa. 

Don’t miss the July 31st deadline, grab your application, get your documents together, and apply.