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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen residing within Nkangala District Municipality (Dr JS Moroka, Emakhazeni, Emalahleni, Steve Tshwete, Thembisile Hani or Victor Khanye)
- Intending to study full-time toward an undergraduate qualification at a public university, university of technology or TVET college
- Proven financial need, based on household income
- Minimum 60% academic average in the year of application
- Studying, or intending to study, one of the prioritised fields (though not strictly limited to them)
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of the applicant's South African ID document
- Certified copy of a parent/guardian's South African ID document
- Certified Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 mid-year results (if currently in Grade 12), OR certified Grade 12 final results and first-year mid-year results (if in first year of tertiary study), OR certified latest academic results (if in second or third year of tertiary study)
- Proof of residence
- Proof of financial need (payslip or sworn affidavit)
- Proof of acceptance at the preferred institution
About Nkangala District Municipality Bursary
Nkangala District Municipality funds a bursary for South African citizens who live within its area of jurisdiction - Dr JS Moroka, Emakhazeni, Emalahleni, Steve Tshwete, Thembisile Hani and Victor Khanye local municipalities - and intend to study full-time toward an undergraduate qualification at a public university, university of technology or TVET college. Priority is given to mining engineering, civil engineering, town and regional planning, IT and robotics, architecture, environmental and disaster management, law, finance and the social sciences, and applicants must show genuine financial need. Successful applicants are required to enter into a contractual agreement with the municipality as a condition of funding.
Funding Details
The bursary funds undergraduate study costs for qualifying students; the municipality's public documentation does not publish a fixed rand value per student, as this is assessed per individual application. It cannot be used to pay off existing loans or debts. Successful applicants must enter into a contractual agreement with the municipality as a condition of receiving funding.
Where You Can Study
Any South African public university, public university of technology, or public TVET college. The bursary does not cover study at private institutions.
About Nkangala District Municipality
Nkangala District Municipality is one of Mpumalanga's three district municipalities, a Category C local government body headquartered in Middelburg that coordinates district-wide planning, bulk infrastructure and service…
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- 2A Water Sisulu Street, Middelburg, 1050 (P.O. Box 437/2032, Middelburg, 1050)
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- 013 249 2049
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen residing within the Nkangala District Municipality area of jurisdiction, meaning within one of its six local municipalities: Dr JS Moroka, Emakhazeni, Emalahleni, Steve Tshwete, Thembisile Hani or Victor Khanye. You must intend to pursue full-time undergraduate study at a South African public university, university of technology or TVET college, and TVET college students (old or new curriculum) are specifically encouraged to apply.
You need a proven financial need as determined by household income, and a minimum academic average of 60% in the year you are applying. Priority is given to applicants studying Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Regional/Town Planning, IT Engineering (Robotics/Software Development), Architecture, Environmental Management, Disaster Management, Law, Finance or the Social Sciences.
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 Nkangala DM bursary?
South African citizens residing within Nkangala District Municipality (Dr JS Moroka, Emakhazeni, Emalahleni, Steve Tshwete, Thembisile Hani or Victor Khanye local municipalities) who intend to study full-time toward an undergraduate qualification.
Which fields of study are prioritised?
Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Regional/Town Planning, IT Engineering (Robotics/Software Development), Architecture, Environmental Management, Disaster Management, Law, Finance and Social Sciences.
Is there a work-back obligation?
Qualifying applicants are required to enter into a contractual agreement with the municipality, but the exact terms of that agreement (whether it includes a return-of-service placement) are not detailed in the public application form, so this is not publicly confirmed either way.
How and where do I apply?
Completed application forms, downloaded from www.nkangaladm.gov.za, can be hand-delivered to Nkangala District Municipality's offices in Middelburg or to any of the six local municipality offices (Emakhazeni, Emalahleni, Victor Khanye, Thembisile Hani, Steve Tshwete or Dr JS Moroka). The most recently confirmed closing date was 31 October at 16:00, though this is set afresh each year.
