Nkangala District Municipality is offering bursaries for the 2025 academic year to support local students pursuing studies in key fields. This is a great opportunity for students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to receive financial assistance and pursue their academic goals.
Closing Date: 31 October 2024
Location: Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Fields of Study:
Bursaries are available in the following fields:
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Disaster Management
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Information Technology Engineering (Robotics/Software Development)
- Law
- Mining Engineering
- Regional/Town Planning
- Social Sciences
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify, applicants must meet these criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Residence: Must reside within Nkangala District Municipality, including:
- Dr JS Moroka
- Emakhazeni
- Emalahleni
- Steve Tshwete
- Thembisile Hani
- Victor Khanye
- Background: Must come from a historically disadvantaged background
- Education: Must be in Matric or have completed Matric
- Study Status: Must intend to study or currently be studying full-time in one of the listed fields at an accredited South African institution
- Academic Performance: Minimum overall average of 60% for the 2024 academic year
- Financial Need: Proven financial need based on household income
- Contractual Agreement: Must be willing to enter into an agreement with Nkangala Local Municipality
How to Apply:
- Download the Application Form: Get the Nkangala District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf) or collect it from a local municipality.
- Complete the Application Form: Fill it out accurately.
- Submit Supporting Documents: Attach certified copies of the following:
- ID document
- Grade 11 final results and latest Matric results
- Matric certificate (if applicable)
- Most recent academic results (if currently studying)
- Proof of achievements/merit certificates (if applicable)
- Parents or guardians’ ID documents
- Proof of household income (latest payslips, affidavits, etc.)
- Proof of residence (e.g., utility bill)
- Motivational letter
Submission Locations:
Submit applications in person to any of the following:
- Nkangala District Municipality: 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middelburg
- Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality: 7 Siyabuswa Industrial Park, Siyabuswa
- Emakhazeni Local Municipality: 25 Scheepers Street, eMakhazeni
- Emalahleni Local Municipality: 37 Indwe Road, Cacadu
- Steve Tshwete Local Municipality: Cnr Walter Sisulu Street and Wanderers Avenue, Middelburg
- Thembisile Hani Local Municipality: Stand 24 Kwaggafontein C, Mpumalanga
- Victor Khanye Local Municipality: Cnr Samuel and Van der Walt Streets, Delmas
Important Dates:
- Closing Date: 31 October 2024 at 16:00
Note: Late applications will not be accepted.