Joe Morolong Local Municipality, in partnership with Assmang Manganese Black Rock Mine Operations, invites qualifying South African students to apply for the Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 27 November 2026
Bursary Location: Joe Morolong Local Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate studies
Fields of Study: Any technical or non-technical field
About the Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary
The Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary Programme is aimed at supporting qualifying students who permanently reside within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality area in the Northern Cape.
The bursary is available for undergraduate studies in both technical and non-technical fields at recognised and accredited public universities and universities of technology in South Africa.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary is available for undergraduate studies in:
- Technical fields.
- Non-technical fields.
- Any other eligible undergraduate field of study.
Applicants must be studying or planning to study full-time at a recognised public university or university of technology.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 17 and 35 years old.
- Reside within Joe Morolong Local Municipality in the Northern Cape.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or planning to study full-time.
- Be pursuing an undergraduate qualification.
- Be studying or planning to study at a recognised and accredited public university or university of technology in South Africa.
- Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Meet the applicable financial means test requirements.
- Come from a historically disadvantaged background.
- Not be receiving another bursary.
- Not be receiving a student loan.
Preference may be given to applicants from designated groups and historically disadvantaged institutions.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed bursary application form.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Grade 11 final results if currently in Matric.
- Latest Matric results if currently in Matric.
- Matric certificate if Matric has already been completed.
- Full academic record or latest academic transcript if currently studying.
- Proof of tertiary institution acceptance for 2027.
- Certified copies of parent or guardian ID documents.
- Proof of parent or guardian income.
- Latest payslips where applicable.
- Affidavit if parents or guardians are unemployed.
- Proof of SASSA grant where applicable.
- Proof of pension where applicable.
- Proof of residence from Joe Morolong Municipality offices or the relevant tribal office.
Applicants should ensure that all compulsory documents are included before submitting the application.
How to Apply
Applicants must first download and complete the official bursary application form.
Click here to download the Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary Application Form 2027
Completed applications and supporting documents must be emailed to:
Email: bursary@joemorolong.gov.za
Click here to apply for Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary 2027
Applicants should use the bursary name in the email subject line.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
- Applicants must meet the minimum 60% Matric average requirement.
- Applicants must reside within Joe Morolong Local Municipality.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants who already receive another bursary or student loan are not eligible.
- Missing supporting documents may result in disqualification.
- Proof of residence must be obtained from Joe Morolong Municipality offices or the relevant tribal office.
Enquiries
For bursary enquiries, contact:
Human Resources Manager
Telephone: 053 773 9300
Mobile: 082 839 2700
Email: bursary@joemorolong.gov.za
Closing Date
27 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline.