Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursaries APPLY NOW

The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025.

Bursary Application Closing date is 31 January 2025.

The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, located in the Eastern Cape province, is offering a bursary program for 2025. This opportunity supports students residing within the municipality who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in high-demand fields. If you meet the criteria, this could be your stepping stone to a brighter future.

Fields of Study

The bursary will be awarded to students pursuing undergraduate qualifications in the following disciplines:

• Electrical Engineering
• Financial Accounting (Chartered Accountancy)
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Maritime Studies

Four bursaries will be awarded to deserving students.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify for the bursary:

1. Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
2. Residency: Must reside within the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality.
3. Education:
   • Completed Matric.
   • Studying or intending to study an undergraduate qualification in one of the specified fields in 2025.
   • Accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognized university in South Africa.
4. Financial Need: Household income must not exceed R350,000 per annum.
5. Academic Requirements: Must meet the entry requirements for the chosen university.

Application Process

To apply, send your application via post to:
135 Main Street
Flagstaff, 4810
Eastern Cape
(Attention: Municipal Manager)

Documents Required

The following documents are compulsory:

1. Application Letter: Signed and addressed to the Municipal Manager with an official stamp from your respective Ward Councillor.
2. Matric Certificate: A certified copy.
3. Proof of Acceptance: Acceptance or provisional acceptance letter from a university.
4. Fee Quotation: Including tuition, accommodation, and textbook costs.
5. Household Income Proof:
   • Payslips for employed parents/guardians.
   • Affidavit for unemployed parents/guardians.
   • SASSA grant proof, if applicable (certified copies).
6. Proof of Residence: Confirming you live within the municipality.

Important Notes:

• No application form is required; simply submit the listed documents.
• Applications submitted via fax or email will not be accepted.

Selection Process

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 months of the closing date.
• If you do not receive feedback by then, consider your application unsuccessful.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: 31 January 2025 (extended).
  Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline.