Mayoral Bursary

TO ALL PROSPECTIVE MAYORAL BURSARY APPLICANTS 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Applicants must have passed Grade 12 with a minimum of a 60% average and going onto their first year of study at a tertiary institution

• The applicants must be residents within Emfuleni Local Municipality

• Priority will be given to those learners coming from disadvantaged family backgrounds.

• Families which are registered on indigent database categories will be given first preference

• Joint income for the parents/guardian or household of the applicant should not exceed R350 000 per annum

PREFFERED FIELDS OF STUDIES

Full-time undergraduate, artisan training and post graduate bursaries from approved institutions will be awarded annually as per below listed study fields:

• ­ Commerce

• Law

• Technical Skills e.g. Electrical, Civil /Chemical Engineering etc.

• Human and Social Sciences

• Science and Technology

• Any other scares and Critical Skills as informed by the ELM needs
• Preference will be given to enrolment to local institution of higher learning followed by Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Gauteng institutions
• Testimonial letter from high school where the applicant matriculated
• Applicants must also have proof of admission into an institution of higher learning
• Preferred fields of study will be available on the website, or contact the municipality in respect of the fields of study

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The bursary covers study material, registration and tuition fees.
• Accommodation and meals for selected applicants will also be covered.

APPLICATIONS FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT:

• Emfuleni Local Municipality Offices and all its public libraries during working hours.
• Download the application form HERE.

CLOSING DATE:

Thursday, 30 November 2023 at 16h00.

 FOR MORE IFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

• Martha: 084 686 4418 or MarthaM@emfuleni.gov.za or mayorsoffice@emfuleni.gov.za 

Useful Downloads

• Application Form 2024
• 2024 Bursary Advert