Emalahleni Local Municipality offers an External Bursary Scheme to qualifying first time applicants, aged 18 – 35, from historically disadvantaged backgrounds who reside within the municipality’s jurisdiction. The bursary supports deserving and qualifying students wishing to undertake full-time undergraduate studies at any Public South African University or FET College.
| EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY EXTERNAL BURSARY SCHEME | |
| CONDITIONS | Only South African Citizens residing within the jurisdiction Emalahleni Local Municipality who intend on pursuing undergraduate studies at a Public Institution of Higher learning are legible to apply.The applicant must have proven financial need as determined by the household threshold.
Applications with incorrect or incomplete information will lead to your application being disqualified. Qualifying applicants will be expected to enter into agreement with the Emalahleni Local Municipality. Applicants should be between the ages of 18 to 35 years. All applications received after the closing date will not be considered. |
| STUDY FIELDS | The following qualifications will be prioritized: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Analytical Chemistry, Horticulture, Microbiology, Environmental Management, Law, Water and Sanitation, Disaster Management, IT (Software Development), Finance, Architecture, Social Science and Developmental Studies. |
| REQUIRED DOCUMENTS | Certified copy of South African Identity Document.Certified copy of Grade 11 report if you are in Grade 12
Certified copy of statement of Results if you have completed grade 12 Certified copy of academic record if you are currently in your second or third year in an Institution of Higher learning Certified copies of achievements / merit certificates. Proof of Residence stating the applicants full name and surname Proof of Financial need (payslips or affidavit stating financial need) Provisional acceptance letter from an Institution of Higher learning (South African Public University or TVET College) Application form should be completed in full |
| CLOSING DATE | 27 November 2026 |
| ENQUIRIES | Mr. R.T NkosiEmail:Nkosirtt@emalahleni.gov.za
Tel: 013 690 6411 |
| NOTE | The Municipality is under no obligation to award the financial assistance to any applicant.People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should use the Emalahleni Local Municipality prescribed application form. The Emalahleni Local Municipality External Bursary cannot be used to cover pre-existing loans or historical debt. Correspondence will only be limited to successful applicants |
Please submit your documents at the Youth Development Unit:
Emalahleni Local Municipality
Civic Centre 2nd floor (Youth Development Unit)
Cnr. Mandela & Street
eMalahleni
1035.
If no response is received from Emalahleni Local Municipality within 30 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application has not been successful.
PLEASE NOTE: THAT NO FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
H.S. MAYISELA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER