Nkangala District Municipality invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 October 2024
The Nkangala District Municipality is offering bursaries to support students from the region, particularly 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 be considered for the bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
- Residence: Must reside within the Nkangala District Municipality, including:
- Dr JS Moroka
- Emakhazeni
- Emalahleni
- Steve Tshwete
- Thembisile Hani
- Victor Khanye
- Background: From a historically disadvantaged background.
- Education: Currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Study Status: Must study or intend to study full-time in one of the specified fields at an accredited South African institution (University, University of Technology, or TVET College).
- Academic Performance: Minimum overall average of 60% for the 2024 academic year.
- Financial Need: Proven financial need based on household income.
- Contractual Agreement: Willing to enter into a contractual agreement with Nkangala Local Municipality.
How to apply
- Download the Application Form: Obtain the Nkangala District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf) or collect it from a local municipality.
- Complete the Form: Fill out the application accurately.
- Submit Supporting Documents: Include the following (certified copies required):
- 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 address (e.g., utility bill)
- Motivational letter
Submission
Applications can be submitted in person to the following locations:
- Nkangala District Municipality: 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middleburg
- 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, eMpumalanga
- Victor Khanye Local Municipality: Cnr Samuel and Van der Walt Streets, Delmas
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 31 October 2024 at 16:00.
- Late applications will not be accepted. Please ensure timely submission.
