The 2026 call required South African identity documents, admission or registration and academic records. It prioritised rural and previously disadvantaged applicants and households earning under R600,000 a year, while the exact rules must be rechecked for each annual call.
What it may cover
Funding and study level
MISA says its bursary support can cover tuition, books, accommodation and a monthly allowance, subject to the annual award and bursary terms.
What to do
Prepare without using an old form
Check how this route works2026 applications closed; published deadline 7 March 2026. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.
Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.
Do not submit an old formUse the official provider route to look for a new call. Prepare the listed evidence, but do not send documents until the provider publishes a current application route.
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Direct answers
MISA Technical Bursary questions
Who should check MISA Technical Bursary?
The 2026 call required South African identity documents, admission or registration and academic records. It prioritised rural and previously disadvantaged applicants and households earning under R600,000 a year, while the exact rules must be rechecked for each annual call.
What can MISA Technical Bursary pay for?
MISA says its bursary support can cover tuition, books, accommodation and a monthly allowance, subject to the annual award and bursary terms.
Is MISA Technical Bursary open now?
2026 applications closed. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.