Emfuleni Mayoral Bursary Programme 2025

Bursary Highlights

Emfuleni Local Municipality invites applications for the Mayoral Bursary Programme 2025.

Closing Date: 30 November 2024

The Executive Mayor of Emfuleni Local Municipality Cllr Sipho Radebe is hereby inviting all Grade 12 learners within the Emfuleni Municipal area who wish to pursue their studies at any University and other institutions of higher learning, to apply for the Mayoral Bursary for 2025 academic year.

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

Preferred Fields of Study

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

Other Preferences

• 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

What the Bursary covers

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

How to Apply

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 2024 at 16h00.

 FOR MORE IFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

• Martha: 084 686 4418 or [email protected] or [email protected] 

Useful Downloads

• Application Form 2025
• 2025 Bursary Advert

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