The Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality in Limpopo is inviting eligible students to apply for the 2026 Makhuduthamaga Bursary Programme. This bursary provides full financial support to deserving learners from the municipal area who wish to study critical and high-demand fields at accredited South African institutions.
Closing Date: 20 January 2026
If you live within Makhuduthamaga, have strong academic results, and need financial assistance to further your studies—this opportunity is designed for you.
Fields of Study Funded
The bursary supports full-time undergraduate studies in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Regional & Town Planning
- Waste Management
These fields are aligned to the municipality’s long-term development and skills needs.
What the Makhuduthamaga Municipality Bursary Covers
Successful applicants will receive full financial support, including:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Study materials
- Accommodation
- Meals
This makes the bursary one of the most comprehensive municipal funding opportunities in Limpopo.
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be assessed based on:
1. Academic excellence
You must demonstrate strong academic performance in Matric or your most recent academic year.
2. Financial need
The bursary prioritises students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. If you do not receive feedback, consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Reside within the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality in Limpopo
- Be currently in Matric, or have already completed Matric
- Intend to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields in 2026
- Be accepted or provisionally accepted to study at a registered and accredited institution in South Africa
- Have a strong academic record
- Demonstrate financial need
Failure to meet all the requirements will lead to automatic disqualification.
How to Apply
Step 1: Download the Application Form
Click here to download the official application form:
👉 Makhuduthamaga Bursary Fund Application Form 2026 (PDF)
Step 2: Get the Form from Local Collection Points (Optional)
Forms can also be collected from:
- Makhuduthamaga Municipal Head Office (next to Jane Furse Plaza)
- Jane Furse Library
- Eensaam Library
- Phokwane Library
- Phaahla Library
- Education Circuit Offices within Makhuduthamaga
Required Supporting Documents
Submit the following certified documents with your application:
- South African ID (certified copy)
- Matric certificate OR latest progress report
- Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution
- Parents/guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents/guardians proof of income:
- Latest payslips / employer letter (if employed)
- Affidavit (if unemployed)
- Latest financial statements (if self-employed)
- Certified death certificates (if deceased)
- Proof of residence
Note: Missing documents will result in disqualification.
Submission Methods
Applications must be submitted by hand or post only:
Hand Delivery
Municipal Head Office – HRD Office
1 Groblersdal Road
Jane Furse
1085
(Monday–Friday: 07:30–16:30)
Post
Private Bag X434
Jane Furse
1085
❌ Email and fax applications will NOT be accepted.
Closing Date
🗓 20 January 2026
(5 working days after the release of the 2025 Matric results)
Late applications will not be accepted—apply early to avoid missing out.