Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a South African citizen living in Gqeberha or Kariega.
- Be under the age of 30 when you submit the application.
- Hold a minimum academic average of 60% in the year you apply.
- Hold a minimum average of 60% in the subjects the course requires.
- Have an admission or acceptance letter from a recognised, accredited South African public university.
- Apply for one of the qualifications listed in the advert.
- Intend to study full time.
- Show proven financial need if the municipality shortlists you.
Documents Needed
- The completed application form from the municipality's advert.
- Your admission or acceptance letter from a public university.
- Certified copy of your South African ID.
- Your latest academic results, showing the 60% averages.
- Proof that you live in Gqeberha or Kariega.
- Proof of financial need, which the municipality requests when it shortlists you.
About Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality bursary helps unemployed local residents pay for tuition. The municipality funds students in courses it considers critical study areas. The Skills Development and Employment Equity sub-directorate runs the programme.
This bursary suits young people from Gqeberha and Kariega who have an acceptance letter from a public university. The municipality advertises the call once a year, and it covers the next academic intake. Watch the official page from November, so you do not miss the advert.
Funding Details
The municipality pays your registration and tuition fees directly to the university or institution where you are approved. The funding applies to the course for which the bursary is awarded. The municipality does not publish a rand value for the award on its bursary page. Ask the municipality about the exact amount and the number of awards before you apply.
Where You Can Study
You must hold an acceptance letter from a recognised and accredited South African public university. The yearly advert lists the qualifications the bursary supports. Check that list first, because the municipality only funds courses it lists.
About Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
About Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality governs Gqeberha, Kariega and Despatch in the Eastern Cape. Its offices are at City Hall in Market Square, Gqeberha. The metro is a major…
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- City Hall, Market Square, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, 6001
- Phone
- 041 506 1911
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The programme serves South African citizens who live in Gqeberha or Kariega. You must be under 30 when you submit your application. You also need a strong academic record and an admission letter from a recognised public university. The qualification must appear in the municipality's yearly advert, and you must study full time.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality bursary open?
The municipality says it makes the advert available every year in the last two months of the year. That timing prepares for the new academic intake. It has not published exact dates for the next call yet.
When does it close?
The page states that the advert closes at the end of January. Late submissions are a risk, so prepare your documents in advance.
How do I apply?
Watch the Notices page and the bursaries page of the municipality's website. Bursary forms go into the Document Library under the Forms category when they are available. You can also subscribe to the municipality's newsletter to receive notices by email. The online portal is not yet open to the public, and the municipality will announce it when it is.
When will I hear the result?
The bursary committee meets in February to award bursaries. Applicants hear the outcome at the end of February.
Do I have to work for the municipality afterwards?
The municipality does not state a work-back or service obligation on its bursary page. Ask the municipality's Skills Development and Employment Equity office on 041 506 2386 before you accept an award.
