Nkangala District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

The Nkangala District Municipality, located in Mpumalanga, is one of three main districts and is made up of six local municipalities. These six municipalities are Emalahleni, Victor Khanye, Steve Tshwete, Thembisile Hani, Emakhazeni, as well as Dr. JS Moroka- the Nkangala Local Municipalities’ headquarters are located in Middelburg.

For Mpumalanga, Nkangala is the main economic hub within the province with its array of natural resources and precious minerals. Owing to these natural elements and beauty, Nkangala further enhances economic prosperity for not only the province but also South Africa.
 

ABOUT THE NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED

Nkangala District Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside within the Nkangala District Municipality, in Mpumalanga, preferably for studies within these fields:

  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Finance
  • Information Technology Engineering (Robotics/ Software Development)
  • Mining Engineering
  • Regional/ Town Planning
  • Social Sciences

 

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MORE ABOUT THE NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY – SELECTION

The bursary will NOT cover any outstanding student debt.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NKANGALA DISTRICT 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 Nkangala District Municipality area of jurisdiction, including the following local municipalities: Dr JS Moroka, Emakhazeni, Emalahleni, Steve Tshwete, Thembisile Hani and Victor Khanye
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, preferably within one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited public institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for the 2023 academic year
  • You must have proven financial need, as determined by your household income
  • You must be willing to enter into a contractual agreement with Nkangala Local Municipality

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Nkangala District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from one of the municipalities listed below.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Nkangala District 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)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Most recent academic results/ record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of achievements/ merit certificates, if applicable
  • Parents or guardians ID Documents (certified copies)
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips or employment letter if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit if self-employed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
  • Proof of address (this can be in the form of a water bill, lights, rates, tribal authority letter etc) (certified copy)
  • Motivational letter to support your application

 

Applications can be hand delivered to the following local municipalities:

  • Nkangala District Municipality: 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middleburg
  • Emakhazeni Local Municipality: 25 Scheepers Street, eMakhazeni
  • Emalahleni Local Municipality: 37 Indwe Road, Cacadu
  • Victor Khanye Local Municipality: cnr Samuel and Van der Walt Streets, Delmas
  • Thembisile Hani Local Municipality: Stand 24 Kwaggafontein C, eMpumalanga
  • Steve Tshwete Local Municipality: cnr Walter Sisulu Street and Wanderers Avenue, Middelburg
  • Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality: 7 Siyabuswa Industrial Park Siyabuswa

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

30 November 2023 (at 16:00).
(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 Nkangala District Municipality directly:
Tel: 013 249 2000 / 013 249 2800
Contact page: https://www.nkangaladm.gov.za/contact-us/
 

Please do NOT contact the bursary provider 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 October 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.