Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a resident of the Lephalale Local Municipality
- Must be studying, or planning to study, in a field beneficial to the municipality or considered a critical/scarce skill
- Must demonstrate consistent good academic performance
- Preference given where parents/guardians are unemployed or classified as indigent
Documents Needed
- Completed Mayoral Bursary Fund application form
- Certified copy of ID document
- Proof of residence within Lephalale Local Municipality
- Certified copies of academic results/Matric certificate
- Proof of acceptance/registration at a tertiary institution
- Proof of parents'/guardians' income status (or unemployment/indigent status)
About Lephalale Municipality Bursary
The Lephalale Municipality Bursary, formally known as the Lephalale Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary Fund, is a locally funded financial assistance scheme for students from the Lephalale area of the Limpopo province. It is intended to help academically capable students from needy households, whose parents are unemployed or classified as indigent, to access tertiary education.
The fund is administered by the Municipal Manager's office and application forms are made available via the municipality's official website as well as at municipal libraries and the Civic Centre.
Funding Details
According to the municipality's own published Mayoral Bursary documentation, the fund covers tuition fees, accommodation, meals, and prescribed books for qualifying needy students.
Where You Can Study
Open to students at any accredited South African tertiary institution, provided the field of study aligns with the municipality's critical-skills and development priorities.
About Lephalale Local Municipality
Lephalale Local Municipality is the local government authority for the town of Lephalale in Limpopo's Waterberg District, an area transformed over the past two decades by large-scale energy and mining infrastructure.…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Applicants must be residents of the Lephalale Local Municipality, studying (or intending to study) in a field considered beneficial to the municipality or classified as a critical or scarce skill. Consistent good academic performance is required, and preference is given to students whose parents or guardians are unemployed or indigent.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from the municipality's official website (www.lephalale.gov.za) or collected in person from the Civic Centre or municipal libraries. Completed forms are submitted by post to the Municipal Manager, Private Bag X136, Lephalale, 0555, or hand-delivered to the Civic Centre, corner of Joe Slovo and Douwater Avenue, Onverwacht, Lephalale.
When does the current round close?
A 30 January closing date was reported for the 2026 intake, which has already lapsed relative to today (28 August 2026). No confirmed date for the next round was found — check the municipality's official website or Civic Centre notice board directly before applying.
Is this the same fund as any other municipality's bursary?
No. This scheme is specific to the Lephalale Local Municipality in Limpopo and should not be confused with bursaries offered by other, differently named municipalities.
