Newcastle Municipality Bursary South Africa 2023

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – NEWCASTLE MUNICIPALITY

Newcastle Local Municipality, located within the KwaZulu-Natal of South Africa, is one of the 3 local municipalities of the Amajuba District Municipality. The Category B municipality has 7 major economic sectors, in descending order they are: trade, community services, finance, manufacturing, construction, transport and agriculture.

Named after the Duke of Newcastle, who was the British Colonial Secretary, in the 1800’s Newcastle was a prominent transport junction and well-known stopover for wagons and post-chaises. In the 1900’s, coal was discovered in the area which boosted the economy of the town and lead to many building projects.
 

ABOUT THE NEWCASTLE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Newcastle Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Registration Fund, for the 2023 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside within the Newcastle Municipality area, for ANY field of study (especially scarce skills).
 

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEWCASTLE 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 Newcastle Municipality area, in KwaZulu-Natal
  • You must be between the ages of 14 and 35 years old
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must have been accepted to study at an accredited institution of higher education in South Africa
  • You must be entering your 1st year of full-time undergraduate studies, in any field, in 2023
  • You must NOT be receiving funding from NSFAS
  • You must NOT have outstanding tertiary fees

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NEWCASTLE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and completed the: Newcastle Municipality Bursary Application Form 2023 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the Newcastle Municipality Building (Reception/ Security Desk, Town Hall entrance).

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

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate/ statement of results (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance to study at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, bank statements or company documents if self-employed, proof of grant or pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased)
  • Proof of residence (from your Ward Councillor)
  • Quote of fees from institution of study (on institutions letterhead)
  • Motivational letter to support your application (minimum 250 words) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

 

Applications must be delivered to:
Newcastle Municipality
37 Murchison Street
Newcastle
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
2940
(Reception/ Security Desk, Town Hall entrance)

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

CLOSING DATE FOR THE NEWCASTLE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

27 January 2023.
(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 Newcastle Municipality directly:
Contact person 1: Zamokuhle Nyawo (Senior Community Liaison Officer) – Tel: 034 328 7762
Contact person 2: Mzobusayo Gabela (Community Liaison Officer) – Tel: 034 328 7777
Please only send enquiries during office hours (Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 16:00)
 

Please do NOT contact the Newcastle 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 January 2023.

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.