Nkangala District Municipality Bursary Programme for 2026

Nkangala District Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Bursary Programme for 2026. The closing date for applications is the 14th November 2025

Who may Apply

• Only South African citizens aged 17-35 residing within NDM (i.e. Emakhazeni, Emalahleni, Victor Khanye, Thembisile Hani, Steve Tshwete and Dr JS Moroka Local Municipalities) area of jurisdiction who intend on pursuing undergraduate studies at a South African public university, university of technology or TVET College are legible to apply.
• Students already studying at University/TVET College are encouraged to apply.
• The following studies will be prioritised: Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Regional/ Town Planning, IT Engineering (Robotics/ Software Development), Architecture, Environmental Management, Disaster Management, Law, Finance, and Social Sciences.
• Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need, as determined by a combined net family household income not exceeding R180,000 per annum.
• Applicants must have obtained a minimum average of 60% in their academic results if enrolled at a university, or a minimum average of 50% if enrolled at a TVET College, in the year they are applying for the bursary.
• Qualifying applicants will be expected to enter into a contractual agreement with NDM.
• Application forms with incorrect/incomplete information will lead to your application being disqualified.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Application Process

• Certified copy of the latest academic transcript/record on official letterhead/logo (if you are already at a public University, University of Technology or TVET College):
• Grade 11 final results, as well as your mid-year results if you are currently in grade 12.
• Grade 12 final results as well as your mid-year results if you are currently in your first year at university/college.
• Your last academic year results as well as your current mid-year results if you are currently in your second or third year at university/college.
• Certified South African Identity Documents of the applicant and parents/guardian.
• Applicants must provide proof of residence; if residing with a parent/guardian, an affidavit or supporting proof confirming residency is required.
• Proof of financial need (payslip, SASSA or affidavit stating financial need).
• Copy of acceptance/conditional acceptance letter if available

Completed forms to be hand delivered at:

• Nkangala District Municipality
• Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality
• Emakhazeni Local Municipality
• Emalahleni Local Municipality
• Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
• Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
• Victor Khanye Local Municipality

DOWNLOAD THE NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME APPLICATION FORM HERE

Enquiries:

• Colleen Madlala 013 249 2065
• Headman Skosana 013 249 2049

CLOSING DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2025

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