Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE MMSEZ BURSARY COVER?

The Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Limpopo, for BSc and BEng studies within the following fields:

• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering

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• View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE MMSEZ BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees (either full cover or partial cover, depending on approved funding amount), prescribed books, learning material allowance, accommodation in university residence and meals.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the MMSEZ Bursary.

WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE MMSEZ BURSARY?

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):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within Limpopo province
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards one of the Engineering degree qualifications listed above
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% OR level 6/7 marks for Pure Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% OR level 6/7 marks for Pure Physical Science
• Current Matric students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Grade 11 final results or Matric mid-year results
• You must be studying or have been accepted/ conditionally accepted/ registered to study at a public university in South Africa that is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• You must be in financial need

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE MMSEZ BURSARY?

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: bursary@mmsez.co.za
(Insert the words “MMSEZ Bursary 2027” in the email subject line).

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the MMSEZ Bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE MMSEZ BURSARY?

Submit the following supporting documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Full academic record transcripts/ record, if currently studying
• University proof of application/ conditional acceptance/ registration (on university letterhead)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips or employment letter if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant if applicable)
• Proof of report from the Limpopo Department of Education
• Proof of residential address (municipal bill or permission to occupy)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE MMSEZ BURSARY?

31 October 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

Please do NOT contact MMSEZ if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES MMSEZ DO?

The Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) is a major economic development initiative in Limpopo, South Africa, established to attract investment, stimulate industrial growth and create employment opportunities. Strategically located near Musina and Makhado, close to the South African border with Zimbabwe, the zone aims to take advantage of the region’s position along important trade routes connecting South Africa with the rest of the African continent.

The MMSEZ is designed to support industrialisation through infrastructure development, manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, energy production and other economic activities. By encouraging local and international businesses to invest in the region, the project seeks to strengthen Limpopo’s economy, expand industrial capacity and create opportunities for local communities. The development is also intended to promote skills development and contribute to South Africa’s broader economic transformation objectives. Through its focus on investment, trade and industrial development, the Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone has the potential to become an important contributor to regional economic growth and job creation.

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This bursary listing was last updated in October 2026.

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