Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary 2026 Requirements & Application Guide

The Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary Program is designed to support students from underprivileged backgrounds who live within the municipality’s boundaries.

The bursary program prioritizes studies in fields that are considered important for the municipality’s economic growth and development.

About the Organisation

Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, situated in Mpumalanga’s Ehlanzeni District, serves over half a million residents across wards, including Bushbuckridge, Manyeleti, College View, and more.

It is committed to uplifting local youth through educational funding opportunities.

Fields of Study Funded

The municipality offers bursaries across multiple fields aligned with skills needed in the local economy.

Prior recipients have studied:

• Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering
• Information Technology & Computer Science
• Tourism Management, Chartered Accounting, Auditing
• Town Planning

Benefits for Recipients

• Financial assistance to cover partial or full costs related to tuition, study materials, and related academic expenses
• Designed to improve access to tertiary education for local, deserving students

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following:

1. Be a South African citizen
2. Reside within the jurisdiction of Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
3. Come from a financially disadvantaged household
4. Be in Matric (Grade 12) or already enrolled in tertiary studies

How to Apply

1. Download the official application form—available under the “Bursaries” section on the municipality’s site (e.g., Bursary Application Form for 2025 – External).
2. Complete the form and include all required supporting documentation.
3. Submit your application via post or in person to the municipal offices as instructed in the form.

Required Documents

Typically expected documents include:

1. Certified copy of your ID document
2. Matric results or certificate (or most recent academic record)
3. Proof of residence (municipal account or similar)
4. Parents’ or guardians’ income proof (salary slip or affidavit)
5. Letter of reference or motivation explaining your need (historical precedent from 2009 applications)

Closing Date

The official bursary application for 2026 has not yet been published on the Bushbuckridge Municipality website. 

The last announced cycle was posted in 5th December 2023, with the application form available then. 

You must monitor the municipality’s official site closely (particularly the Careers or Bursaries section) for the 2026 bursary announcement and confirmed deadline.

Contact Details

Typically, the bursary form or announcement includes contact details.

If not, inquiries may be directed to the municipality’s main call center or youth support offices.