Rustenburg Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE RUSTENBURG MUNICIPALITY BURSARY COVER?

The Rustenburg Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for ALL fields of study, to previously disadvantaged and youth living with a disability, who reside in the Rustenburg Local Municipal area (North West).

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE RUSTENBURG 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 Rustenburg Local Municipal area, in the North West province (in any of the 45 wards)
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time in 2027
• You must be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• Preference will be given to students who have achieved excellent academic results
• You must be previously disadvantaged or living with a disability

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE RUSTENBURG MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?

Application forms can be collected from the following locations:

• Rustenburg Local Municipality
• Missionary Mpheni House Building ( Room 8, Ground Floor, Special Projects)
• All Ward Councillors

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

Applications must be hand delivered to:
Rustenburg Local Municipality
Missionary Mpheni House
Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive & Beyers Naude Street
Rustenburg
2999

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE RUSTENBURG 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
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric
• Proof of admission or provisionally acceptance from a tertiary institute (on institutions letterhead)
• Proforma/ Invoice from tertiary institute (including cost of tuition, prescribed books and accommodation) (institute must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ pension slip if indigent applicant) (certified copies)
• Proof of residence

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE RUSTENBURG MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?

30 October 2026.

(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?

Please do NOT contact the Rustenburg 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 RUSTENBURG MUNICIPALITY DO?

The Rustenburg Local Municipality is situated in South Africa’s North West Province and forms part of the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality. Centred around the town of Rustenburg, the municipality lies at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range and is an important economic and population centre within the province.

As a Category B municipality, Rustenburg Local Municipality is responsible for delivering essential services and supporting infrastructure that contribute to the wellbeing and development of local communities. Its priorities include improving basic service delivery, maintaining a clean, safe and sustainable environment, promoting employment and economic development, and encouraging meaningful community participation. The municipality also places emphasis on sound governance and maintaining long-term financial sustainability as it works to support growth and development across the region.

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This bursary listing was last updated in September 2026.

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