Closing Date: 31 January 2024
Ubuhlebezwe Municipality: Bursary Programme 2024
The Ubuhlebezwe Municipality is inviting students to apply for their Community bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Ubuhlebezwe Municipal area (KwaZulu-Natal), for studies within the following fields:
Fields of study:
- Agriculture
- Civil Engineering
- Finance Management / Accounting Studies
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Town Planning
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Tuition Fees,
- Prescribed Books,
- Accommodation and Meals.
Eligibility Requirements for the Bursary:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within the Ubuhlebezwe Municipal area, in KwaZulu-Natal province
- You must be currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2024
- You must be studying or accepted/ registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (University) in South Africa
- Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards Municipal Priority Skills
How to Apply
Download Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
NB: the completed application form must be stamped by the Ward Councillor.
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your completed application form:
- ID document or smart ID card (certified copy)
- Matric Certificate (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution, for the current academic year (on institutions letterhead)
- Institutions fee structure and banking details (on institutions letterhead)
- Your personal contact details
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
Via Post to:
The Municipal Manager
Attention: Mr M.E Mkhize
P.O. Box 132
Ixopo
3276
or
Via Hand delivery to:
29 Margaret Street
Ixopo
KwaZulu-Natal
3276
