Masakh'iSizwe Bursary Programme | Western Cape Government

Masakh'iSizwe Bursary Programme

Description:

The name Masakh’iSizwe comes from the Nguni languages and means “Let’s Build the Nation”. It aims to develop the nation through education and training.

About Masakh'iSizwe

The Department of Transport and Public Works established the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme in 2006. It partnered with higher education institutions (HEI), non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the relevant professional bodies to develop professionals in engineering and the built environment fields by offering bursaries to study towards a degree or higher diploma in the following disciplines:Masakh

The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme:

  • Prioritises financially disadvantaged learners when awarding bursaries, especially women, students with disabilities and learners from rural communities.
  • Provides support services programmes.
  • Secures learning opportunities for Masakh’iSizwe bursars (i.e. interns).
  • Secures employment opportunities for graduates.
Guiding principles
Policies
Bursary application
Student support
Bursary awards ceremony 2019
Important links

 

Address for the Masakh'iSizwe Bursary Programme:

  • Physical: Room 5-18, Fifth Floor, 9 Dorp Street, Cape Town, 8001
  • Postal: Private Bag X9185, Cape Town, 8000
Instructions:

For more information contact:

Lazola Mtongana
Stakeholder Relations
Tel: 021 483 9545/0964
Email: Lazola.Mtongana@westerncape.gov.za
Twitter: @WCGovTPW
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The content on this page was last updated on 8 May 2020