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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen residing within Emalahleni Local Municipality (Mpumalanga)
- Aged 18 to 35
- Intending to pursue full-time undergraduate study at a public institution of higher learning
- Proven financial need, assessed against household income
- Priority given to Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Analytical Chemistry, Horticulture, Microbiology, Environmental Management, Law, Water and Sanitation, Disaster Management or Developmental Studies
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of latest Matric results (if currently in Matric) or Matric certificate/statement of results (if completed)
- Certified proof of parents' or guardians' income (latest payslips, an affidavit if unemployed, or proof of a SASSA grant)
- A motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
About Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary
Emalahleni Local Municipality, through the Office of the Executive Mayor's Youth Development Unit, funds a bursary for South African citizens residing within its Mpumalanga jurisdiction who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at a public institution of higher learning. Priority fields include civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, urban and regional planning, water and sanitation, disaster and environmental management, analytical chemistry, microbiology, horticulture, law and developmental studies - closely matched to the technical skills the coal-mining municipality itself needs. Applicants must be between 18 and 35, demonstrate proven financial need, and submit their application in person or by post; applications by email or fax are not accepted.
Funding Details
The bursary funds undergraduate study costs for qualifying residents; the municipality's public notices do not publish a fixed rand value per student, as awards are assessed per individual application against household financial need.
Where You Can Study
Any public institution of higher learning in South Africa. Private institutions are not covered.
About Emalahleni Local Municipality
Emalahleni Local Municipality is a local municipality within Mpumalanga's Nkangala district, better known by its former name, Witbank, and by its own isiZulu/isiNdebele name: "eMalahleni" literally means "place of coal".…
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- Emalahleni Local Municipality Civic Centre, corner Mandela & Arras Streets, eMalahleni, 1035
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen residing within the jurisdiction of Emalahleni Local Municipality (Mpumalanga), aged between 18 and 35, and intending to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at a public institution of higher learning. You must be able to demonstrate proven financial need, assessed against your household income.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Emalahleni LM bursary?
South African citizens aged 18-35 who live within Emalahleni Local Municipality (Mpumalanga) and intend to study full-time toward an undergraduate qualification at a public institution.
Is there a work-back obligation?
Not publicly confirmed - the municipality's public notices and application documents do not mention a service or repayment obligation for this bursary.
How do I apply, and what were the most recent dates?
Applications must be submitted in person or by post to the Youth Development Unit at the Emalahleni Local Municipality Civic Centre (corner Mandela & Arras Streets, eMalahleni); applications by email or fax are explicitly not accepted. Closing dates are set afresh with each annual notice.
