Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITY BURSARY COVER?

The Bergrivier Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Bergrivier Municipal Area (Western Cape), for studies towards their first Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree or National Diploma, in ANY field.

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITY BURSARY COVER?

The bursary may provide cover for the following expenses (the final amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis): registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, books, study materials and accommodation.

Bursary funding will be paid directly to the institution where the recipient is studying.

Selected candidates will be required to sign a bursary agreement with the Bergrivier Municipality.

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 Bergrivier Municipality Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE BERGRIVIER 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 permanently reside within the Bergrivier Municipal area, in the Western Cape province
  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old (preference will be given to this age range, however students outside of this age range will still be considered)
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must studying or intend on studying towards your first full-time Degree or National Diploma, and meet the entry requirements set by the institution
  • You must studying or registered/ accepted to study at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have passed the previous year’s studies, if currently studying
  • Preference will be given to students from poor households where parents or legal guardians earn a combined monthly income of less than the GAP housing threshold (between R3 501 and R22 000)

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?

Download and complete the Bergrivier Municipality Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms may be collected from the Human Resource Services Department in Piketberg or at Bergrivier Municipal reception office of each town.

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

Applications must be hand delivered to either of the following municipal offices, and must be marked “Application for External Study Bursary”, for the attention of Mr. D Boumeester (Human Resource Officer: Training and Development):

  • Aurora: Main Street, Aurora, 7325, Western Cape (Tel: 022 952 1720)
  • Eendekuil: Hoof Street, Eendekuil, 7335, Western Cape (Tel: 022 942 1780)
  • Piketberg: Kerkstraat 13, Piketberg, 7320, Western Cape (Tel: 022 913 6000)
  • Porterville: Mark Street, Porterville, 6810, Western Cape (Tel: 022 931 2100)
  • Redelinghuys: Voortrekker Street, Redelinghuys, 8105, Western Cape (Tel: 022 962 1605)
  • Velddrif: Voortrekker Street, Velddrif, 7365, Western Cape (Tel: 022 783 1112)

Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE BERGRIVIER 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 final results or Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration or acceptance at tertiary institute (on institutions letterhead)
  • Breakdown of study fees for the year (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of residential address (municipal account)
  • Parent or guardian’s ID document (certified copy)
  • Parent or guardian’s proof of monthly household income (salary or pension slips if applicable, affidavit if unemployed)
  • Proof of disability (if applicable)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?

4 September 2026 (at 15:00).

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Bergrivier Municipality directly:

  • Contact Person: Mr D Boumeester (Human Resource Officer: Training and Development)
  • Tel: 022 913 6055
  • Email: boumeesterd@bergmun.org.za

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

WHAT DOES THE BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITY DO?

Bergrivier Municipality is a local municipality in the West Coast District of the Western Cape, with its administrative headquarters in Piketberg. The municipality provides services to a mix of agricultural communities, coastal towns and rural villages, including Piketberg, Velddrif, Porterville, Aurora, Redelinghuys, Eendekuil, Dwarskersbos, Goedverwacht and Wittewater.

Covering roughly 4,408 square kilometres, Bergrivier Municipality stretches from the Atlantic coastline in the west to the Groot Winterhoek mountain range in the east. The municipal area borders the Cederberg, Saldanha Bay, Swartland, Drakenstein and Witzenberg municipalities, and is recognised for its diverse landscapes, productive farming sector and growing tourism industry.

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