Key Facts
- Status
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- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, permanently resident in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality area
- Aged between 16 and 35
- Registered or intending to register in an identified scarce-skills field
- Demonstrated financial need and good academic standing
Documents Needed
- Completed External Bursary Application Form (available from the municipality)
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of latest academic record
- Proof of residence within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality area
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution
About Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary
The Alfred Nzo District Municipality External Bursary Programme supports students from the Alfred Nzo district in the Eastern Cape who are studying towards scarce and critical skills needed by the municipality, with the aim of building local technical capacity while empowering youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Funding Details
The bursary provides financial assistance towards tertiary study in the municipality's identified scarce and critical skills fields. Specific amounts are determined by the municipality and confirmed with successful applicants.
Where You Can Study
Open to students at any accredited South African tertiary institution, studying towards qualifications in fields such as Environmental and Water Science, Water Resource Management, Community Water Services and Sanitation, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Planning or Disaster Management.
About Alfred Nzo District Municipality
Alfred Nzo District Municipality is a district municipality in the Eastern Cape, covering the local municipalities of Matatiele, Mbizana, Ntabankulu, and Umzimvubu. Named after ANC struggle veteran Alfred Nzo, the distri…
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- Erf 1400, Ntsiza Street, EmaXesibeni, 4735
- Phone
- +27 39 254 5000
- customercare@andm.gov.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Open to South African citizens who permanently reside within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality area, aged between 16 and 35, who are registered or intend to register for study in one of the municipality's identified scarce-skills fields and can demonstrate financial need.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Questions about this application?
Contact Alfred Nzo District Municipality directly:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply by email?
No. The municipality has stated that faxed or emailed applications are not accepted — applications must be submitted physically to the Senior Manager: Corporate Services at the municipality's offices in Mount Ayliff.
What fields of study qualify?
The programme targets scarce and critical skills the municipality needs, including water and environmental sciences, GIS, engineering, planning and disaster management. Applicants studying outside these fields are unlikely to qualify.
When does the next intake close?
The most recently verified closing date was 6 February 2026, which has passed. As of August 2026, the municipality had not yet published dates for its next intake — check the municipality's official website for updates.
