(Bursary) Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2025 New

October 21, 2024

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Bursary Description

Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – EMFULENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

The Emfuleni Local Municipality is one of 3 Local Municipalities within the Sedibeng District Municipality, in the Gauteng province of South Africa.

The Category B municipality shares borders with the City of Johannesburg Metro, Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Rand West City Local Municipality and JB Marks Local Municipality.

The municipalities main economic sectors include (from highest to lowest): manufacturing, community services, finance, trade, transport, construction and electricity.
 

ABOUT THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Emfuleni Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

  • Commerce
  • Human and Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Science and Technology
  • Technical Skills (example: Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering/ Chemical Engineering etc)
  • Any other scarce and critical skills as informed by the ELM needs

 

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MORE ABOUT THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books and laptop. The bursary may also provide cover for accommodation and meals, based on the students needs.

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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (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 Emfuleni Local Municipality area, in Gauteng province
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum average of 60% in Matric
  • You must be entering your first year of full-time undergraduate study, within one of the fields listed above, in 2025
  • You must have been accepted to study at a university or other institution of higher learning in South Africa
  • You must have a total household income of less than R350 000 per annum
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
  • Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged families, which are registered on indigent database categories
  • Preference will be given to students enrolled at local institutions of higher learning, followed by Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Gauteng institutions

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from Emfuleni Local Municipality offices or public libraries.

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 certificate/ statement of results (certified copy)
  • Proof of application/ admission at a tertiary institution, with projected study
    duration, course scope and tuition costs (on institutions letterhead)
  • Testimonial letter from your high school where you Matriculated
  • Proof of residence: Emfuleni Local Municipality Utility Bill (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: certified copies, affidavit if unemployed)
  • Proof of families registered indigent status, if applicable

 

Applications must be delivered to:
Emfuleni Local Municipality
Corner Klasie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
Box 3
Vanderbijlpark
Gauteng
1900
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

30 November 2024 (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 Emfuleni Local Municipality directly:
Tel: 016 950 5452 / 084 686 4418
Email: MarthaM@emfuleni.gov.za / Mayorsoffice@emfuleni.gov.za

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2024.