Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary | Application Form, Eligibility Requirement and Closing Date

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

Because they know the importance of education in building a strong community filled with learned individuals, the program awards bursaries to deserving students pursuing qualifications in special fields.

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

1. Engineering
2. Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science
3. Tourism Management
4. Accounting (BCom) and Auditing
5. Development Studies
6. Urban and Regional Planning (Town Planning)
7. Quantity Surveying and Architecture
8. Agricultural Studies
9. Public Management and Financial Management
10. Youth in Development
11. Economics
12. Chemistry
13. Communication
14. Law

By supporting students in these fields, the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality hopes to build a skilled workforce that can promote local economic prosperity and contribute to the region’s social and infrastructural development.

Application Form for the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary

Applying for the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary is not difficult.

You can access the official application form through the municipality’s website or by contacting the municipality’s bursary office.

You must complete the form accurately and attach all required documents, including:

1. Certified copies of your academic transcripts and qualifications
2. Proof of identity (South African ID or Smartcard)
3. Proof of residence within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
4. Proof of financial need (parents/guardian’s income declaration or affidavit)
5. A motivational letter outlining your academic goals and career aspirations

Submit your completed application form and supporting documents before the closing date to the address provided on the application form or to the municipality’s bursary office.

Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

For you to be eligible for the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a South African citizen.
2. Be under 35 years old.
3. Reside within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality area.
4. Be currently in Matric (Grade 12) or have completed Matric.
5. Be studying or intending to study towards a qualification within one of the listed fields in 2024.
6. Be studying or intending to study at an accredited higher education institution in South Africa.
7. Be from a disadvantaged and indigent family with demonstrated financial need.
8. Have a strong academic record and demonstrate academic potential.
9. Be committed to contributing to the development of the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality upon graduation.

Please note that these are the general eligibility criteria.

The municipality may have other special requirements, so it’s good to carefully review the application form and program guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary falls in January every year.

The deadline for the applications for the 2024 academic year bursary is on January 26, 2024.

But the exact date may slightly change from year to year so I recommend that you check the municipality’s website or contact Mr Tiisetso Real Modipane at the bursary office for the specific closing date for the current year’s application cycle.

You can reach Mr Tiisetso Real Modipane through phone call on 081 044 2029.

You can also contact them for any further questions at all that you may have concerning the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary.