Closing Date: 30 November 2023
The Emfuleni Local Municipality offers bursaries to students residing within the Emfuleni municipal area in Gauteng.
Emfuleni Local Municipality: Bursary Programme 2024
Fields Study Covered by the Bursary:
- Commerce
- Human and Social Sciences
- Law
- Science and Technology
- Technical Skills (e.g., Electrical, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc.)
- Any other scarce and critical skills identified by the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) needs
What the bursary covers:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Books
- Accommodation and meals (based on student needs)
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for the bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Residency within the Emfuleni Local Municipality area
- Currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
- Minimum average of 60% in Matric
- First-year full-time undergraduate study in one of the specified fields in 2024
- Acceptance to study at a South African university or higher learning institution
- Total household income of less than R350,000 per annum
- Preference given to students from disadvantaged families registered on the indigent database categories
- Preference for students enrolled at local institutions of higher learning, followed by Potchefstroom, Mahikeng, and Gauteng institutions
How to Apply
Download Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of required documents along with the completed application form.
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate/statement of results (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution
- Testimonial letter from your high school
- Details of study duration, course scope, and tuition costs
- Proof of residence: Emfuleni Local Municipality Utility Bill (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians’ proof of income
- Proof of families’ registered indigent status (if applicable)
Send Applications to:
Emfuleni Local Municipality
Corner Klasie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
Box 3
Vanderbijlpark
Gauteng
1900
Important Notes:
- Incomplete applications or missing documentation may lead to disqualification.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and unsuccessful applicants may not receive feedback.
- The deadline for the bursary application is specified, so ensure your application is submitted before this date.
