The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) is a national government component constituted in terms of Section 7(2) Schedule 3 of the Public Service Act of 1994 (as amended), accountable to the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. This initiative is an integral part of the Department of Cooperative Governance’s programme towards improving municipal infrastructure provisioning and maintenance for accelerated service delivery, in line with the objectives of the Back to Basics Strategy.
The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) Invites South African Tertiary Students to Apply for the Technical Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
About MISA Technical Bursary Programme 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) |
| Opportunity | Technical bursary for undergraduate studies |
| Fields Funded | Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Management |
| Target | Students pursuing Built Environment qualifications |
| Preference | Rural applicants and households earning under R600,000 annually |
| Application Method | Email submission with required documents |
| Closing Date | 07 March 2026 at 23:59 |
| Late Applications | Not accepted |
| Submission Requirement | One combined PDF document |
Fields of Study Covered by the Bursary
Engineering & Infrastructure
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Planning & Development
- Project and Construction Management
- Urban and Regional Planning
Sustainability
- Environmental Management
These fields are directly linked to infrastructure delivery, urban growth, and municipal service improvement across South Africa.
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General Application Requirements
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Grade 12 learners pursuing technical degrees
- University students already studying in built environment fields
- TVET learners in electrical engineering streams
- Students from rural areas
- Youth from financially disadvantaged households
Preference is given to:
- Rural applicants
- Households earning below R600 000 annually
- Previously disadvantaged groups
- Students living with disabilities
However, the bursary is open to all qualifying South African students.
Required Documents you Will Asked
Applicants must submit the following:
- Certified South African ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Latest academic results (if studying)
- Previous tertiary results (for continuing students)
- Proof of registration from institution
- Proof of residence and enrolment confirmation
- Household income proof (affidavit or payslips)
- Financial statement from higher education institution
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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How to Apply MISA Technical Bursary Programme 2026
Step-by-step:
- Download the MISA application here
- Prepare all supporting documents.
- Combine all documents into ONE PDF file.
- Email application to the official bursary email address.
- Clearly indicate your chosen discipline.
Important rules:
- No faxed or hand-delivered applications
- No postal submissions
- Only successful candidates will be contacted
- Late applications will not be accepted
All completed applications together with relevant documents must be submitted at [email protected] as one PDF document (please don’t split them) quoting the relevant required discipline/ study field for the attention of Ms. Nobuhle Latha or Ms. Thulisile Mosoeu.
