Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) Bursaries 2027

The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa invites qualifying students to apply for the IMESA Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2026

Bursary Location: ECSA-accredited tertiary institutions in South Africa

The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa is offering bursary funding to students pursuing Civil Engineering and related infrastructure engineering qualifications.

IMESA offers two bursary categories:

Bursary Scheme A for students who are not IMESA members.

Bursary Scheme B for children or dependants of qualifying IMESA members.

Applicants must have completed their first year of study and must be entering their second year or a higher level of study during the 2027 academic year.

Bursary provider: Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern AfricaAbbreviation: IMESAAcademic year: 2027Primary field: Civil EngineeringMaximum bursary value: R50 000Expenses covered: Tuition fees and prescribed booksStudy mode: Full-timeStudy level: Second year or higherInstitution requirement: ECSA-accredited South African tertiary institutionClosing date: 15 September 2026Application method: Email

The IMESA bursary primarily supports studies in:

Related infrastructure engineering disciplines

Other engineering disciplines may be considered at the discretion of the IMESA Executive Council.

Applicants studying outside Civil Engineering or infrastructure-related engineering should not assume that they will qualify, as approval for other disciplines is discretionary.

IMESA offers two bursary schemes for the 2027 academic year.

Scheme A is intended for students who are not members or dependants of members of IMESA.

Applicants must demonstrate financial need and show that they would not be able to continue their studies without bursary assistance.

Scheme B is intended for children or dependants of IMESA members.

The relevant IMESA member must have held membership for at least five years.

Financial need is not listed as a compulsory requirement for Scheme B in the supplied information.

The bursary will provide funding of up to:

The bursary does not confirm funding for:

Applicants should not assume that expenses not expressly listed will be covered.

Bursary funding will be paid directly to the tertiary institution where the recipient is registered.

Payment will generally be made within 60 days after IMESA receives the student’s account statement, unless another arrangement is agreed upon between the student and an IMESA representative.

Before the first bursary payment is made, successful students must provide:

Proof of enrolment for the relevant qualification.

Applicants applying under Scheme A must:

Be pursuing a Civil Engineering degree or related infrastructure engineering qualification.

Have completed their first year of study.

Be entering their second year or a higher year of study in 2027.

Study at an ECSA-accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.

Demonstrate genuine financial need.

Be unable to fund their studies without bursary assistance.

Failure to meet all the minimum requirements may result in the application not being considered.

Applicants applying under Scheme B must:

Be a child or dependant of an IMESA member.

Have an IMESA member as a parent or guardian who has held membership for at least five years.

Applicants must already have completed their first year of tertiary study.

The bursary is therefore intended for students entering:

A higher applicable year of study

First-year students beginning tertiary studies in 2027 do not meet the stated requirement.

Applicants must be registered at a South African tertiary institution offering an Engineering Council of South Africa-accredited programme.

Students should confirm that their specific qualification is accredited rather than assuming that accreditation applies to every engineering course offered by the institution.

Applicants must submit clear copies of the following documents:

Completed IMESA bursary application form.

Certified copy of the applicant’s identity document.

Certified copy of the 2026 mid-year examination results.

A signed statement from the tertiary institution confirming academic progress during the first year.

An affidavit confirming the monthly income of the applicant’s parents or guardians.

An affidavit explaining the applicant’s financial circumstances.

Missing documents may result in disqualification.

Applicants must obtain a signed statement from their tertiary institution confirming their academic progress.

The statement should ideally include:

Confirmation that the first year was completed.

The institution’s official details.

The signature of an authorised official.

Applicants must provide an affidavit declaring:

Their parents’ or guardians’ monthly income.

Their household financial situation.

Any circumstances affecting their ability to pay for their studies.

Other financial support availa

Submitting academic progress reports to the bursary provider at specified intervals and participating in any vacation work placements or mentorship programmes is required. You must represent the bursary programme positively in your professional conduct and fulfill any work-back obligations specified in your bursary contract after graduating.

• Applicants applying under Scheme A must:
• Be studying full-time.
• Be pursuing a Civil Engineering degree or related infrastructure engineering qualification.
• Have completed their first year of study.
• Be entering their second year or a higher year of study in 2027.
• Study at an ECSA-accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
• Demonstrate genuine financial need.
• Be unable to fund their studies without bursary assistance.
• Failure to meet all the minimum requirements may result in the application not being considered.

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Applicants must download and complete the correct application form for their bursary category: IMESA Bursary Scheme A application form for non-members. IMESA Bursary Scheme B application form for dependants of IMESA members. Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email. Click here to apply for the IMESA Bursary South Africa 2027 Application email: bursaries@imesa.org.za Scheme A applicants should use the following email subject: IMESA Bursary Application (Scheme A) Scheme B applicants should use: IMESA Bursary Application (Scheme B) Applicants should attach the completed form and all compulsory supporting documents before sending the email.

Email application: bursaries@imesa.org.za

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