The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) is offering bursaries opportunities for students who are interested in joining the local government sector to apply for bursary programme. The LGSETA will only fund a course which falls within the scarce and critical skills areas in local government.
In making the final selection, first preference will be given to previously disadvantaged Individuals and people with Disabilities. Bursaries are available to students who are registered with any of the Public Universities, Universities of Technology and TVET Colleges in South Africa .
Bursary Application deadline is 17 March 2017
Bursary Provider: Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA)
Bursary Location : Sout Africa
Bursary Awards:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Books
- Residence fees for up to the maximum amount of R50 000 per annum.
Requirements
- The LGSETA does not take responsibility and will not be held liable for any forms which were undelivered or missing.
- Student s who are granted a bursary from another organisation/institution are obliged to inform the LGSETA. In the case that a student is granted a bursary from another organisation /institution t he LGSETA ha s the right to withdraw funding awarded.
- The LGSETA bursary is an annual award, therefore students will be required to re – apply annually.
- Non – South African students will not be considered.
- It must be a full qualification that is accredited on the NQF / NCV / N Levels and must be a year or over programme.
- The student must be enrolled at a public institution.
- The student must be within the youth age group (18 – 35 years ).
- The student must be unemployed.
How to Apply :
The following supporting documents are required to be submitted while applying:
- Certified copy of your ID.
- If you are in your first year at an institution, include a certified copy of your Grade 12 results , and continuing students must include previous year academic results.
- Attach highest grade and qualification achieved including results.
- Attach proof of registration
- Fee structure (Quotation , Account statement or invoice from the institution) , books and residence costs.
- Proof of Income / Affidavit (for unemployed), and certified ID copies o f parent / guardian.
Click here to Apply Online for LGSETA Bursary Programme
Notifications:
There is a limited number of bursaries available and should you not have received any correspondence from LGSETA within 30 days from the closing date, please conside r your application as unsuccessful.
