Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary South Africa 2022 – 2023

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPALITY

In 1848 Mossel Bay became a town, in 1852 it became a Municipality, and in 2000 the Mossel Bay Municipality merged with smaller municipalities including Friemersheim, Great Brak River and Herbertsdale to form the current Municipality of Mossel Bay.

Located halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, along the N2, the Municipality is bordered by neighbouring Municipalities of George, Langeberg and Oudtshoorn. The Municipalities main economic activities include fishing, agriculture, tourism, petrochemicals and light industry.
 

ABOUT THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Mossel Bay Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Mossel Bay Municipality, for undergraduate studies in the following fields:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Economic Development
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Health
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Town and Regional Planning
  • Any other municipal related field

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION

The bursary will cover the following expenses: tuition fees, registration fees, prescribed textbooks and/or study material. The bursary will NOT provide cover for accommodation, meals or allowances.

Bursary funding will be paid directly to the Educational Institution, after receiving proof of supporting documentation.

Current bursary recipients must re-apply for funding each year, which will be granted based on the bursary criteria.

Bursaries will be awarded based on the availability of funds from the Mayoral Relief and Charitable Fund.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 40 days of the closing date – if you have not received any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must reside within the Mossel Bay Municipality area
  • You must be currently in Matric in 2022 or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2023
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (SAQA accredited tertiary or TVET institution)
  • You must have a gross household income of NOT more than R15 000 per month

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary Application Form 2023 (.pdf)

Alternatively, you may collect a copy of the application form at the Mossel Bay Municipality Human Resource Office, Old Power Station Building, Munro Street, Santos Beach.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Most recent academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Testimonial from high school principal
  • Affidavit confirming school attendance from Grades 10 to 12 within the Mossel Bay Municipal Area
  • Proof of residential address (municipal account)
  • Proof of any other bursary funding received
  • Proof of application/ registration/ acceptance at a tertiary institute (on institutions letterhead)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA letter or proof of pension or child grant if applicable)

 

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
– Email: admin@mosselbay.gov.za
(Insert the words “Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary 2023” in the email subject line).

– Hand delivey:
Reception Area
Human Resources
Old Power Station Building
Munro Street
Santos Beach

– Post:
The Senior Manager (Human Resources)
P O Box 25
Mossel Bay
6500
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

25 November 2022 (at 13:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Mossel Bay Municipality directly:
Contact People: Miss N Jende (Tel: 044 606 5158) / Ms K Pedro (Tel: 044 606 5092)
 

Please do NOT contact the Mossel Bay Municipality if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in November 2022.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.