Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary South Africa 2026

The Master Builders and Allied Trades’ Association, Western Cape (known as “the MBAWC”) was was founded in 1891 and is affiliated to Master Builders South Africa (MBSA). It is the oldest organisation of its kind within the country. The main aim of the association is to maintain the reputation of the building industry and to ensure that investment in building is attracted to it. Its membership is made up of around 400 companies within the Western Cape – most of which are building products, building subcontractors, builders, building merchants or manufacturers. The Association is responsible for ensuring that its members maintain a good reputation and continued investment in building works.

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 citizenYou must have completed Matric at a school within the Western CapeYou must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the Built Environment qualifications listed above, in 2026You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in the Western Cape provinceYou must NOT qualify for NSFAS funding (your parents or guardians household income must exceed the NSFAS requirement – between R350 000 and R600 000 per annum)You must NOT qualify for any other bursary fund or support from a SETA/ CETAPreference will be given to employees of MBAWC member companies or their family membersPreference will be given to applicants employed by a member company compliant with the BIBC benefit system for at least 24 months uninterrupted

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Download and complete theMBAWC Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the MBAWC bursary. 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)Most recent academic record/ results (certified copy)Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)Motivational letter to support your application(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/affidavitif unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable)Affidavit confirming parents or guardians income (see application form)Curriculum Vitae Applications must be submitted via email to:benjamin@mbawc.org.za(Insert the words “MBAWC Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).