Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality invites students to apply for Bursary Programme for 2024 academic year.
Bursary Application closing date is 19 January 2024 (at 16:15)
The Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in Limpopo is offering two types of bursaries to students residing within the area:
1) Financial Study Assistance:
- Registration fee coverage up to a maximum value of R10,000.
- Applicable for studies in ANY field.
2) Mayor’s Bursary:
- Fields of study include Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Public Administration/Management, and Town Planning.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
To be considered for the bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Reside within the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in Limpopo.
- Completed Matric with a strong academic record.
- Intending to study within the listed fields in 2024.
- Accepted/provisionally accepted at a South African public institution of higher learning (University, University of Technology, or TVET College).
- Preference given to previously disadvantaged students and those in financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Download and complete the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2024 (.doc)
- Alternatively, collect application forms from the Main Office (2 Grobler Avenue, Groblersdal, 0470) or Satellite Offices.
- Mention “StudentRoom.co.za” as the referral source on the application form.
- Indicate the type of bursary you are applying for (full bursary or registration fee financial assistance).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
Submit clear copies of the following documents along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent statement of results/academic record (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance/provisional acceptance from a tertiary institution (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of residence (endorsed by the Local Municipality)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/affidavit if unemployed)
SUBMISSION METHODS:
Applications can be submitted via:
- Post: The Municipal Manager Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality P.O. Box 48 Groblersdal 0470
- Hand delivery: Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality 2 Grobler Avenue Groblersdal 0470
CLOSING DATE: 19 January 2024 (at 16:15)
Ensure all required documentation is submitted before the closing date to be considered for the bursary. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
