Dr J.S. Moroka Local Municipality Bursary 2026 Eligibility & How To Apply

The Dr. J.S. Moroka Municipal bursary offers funding to students in engineering fields who live in Dr J.S. Moroka Local Municipality. 

Because applications close on a strict date and only qualifying students are awarded, preparing documents ahead will help you apply successfully.

About the Organisation

Dr J.S. Moroka Local Municipality is in Mpumalanga province, within Nkangala District. 

It is a largely rural municipality, and this bursary is part of its efforts to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain tertiary qualifications in key technical fields.

Fields of Study Funded

For recent bursary calls, the bursary supports full-time undergraduate study (degree or National Diploma) in:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Benefits for Recipients

What has been covered in past bursary cycles includes:

• Tuition fees
• Some assistance with study-related expenses (study materials, etc.)
• The duration of the bursary is tied to the duration of the qualifying programme (3-4 years for engineering)

Eligibility Criteria

You must satisfy all of the following:

1. Be a South African citizen.
2. Reside within the Dr J.S. Moroka Local Municipality (Mpumalanga).
3. Be from a historically disadvantaged background.
4. Be in Matric or have completed Matric.
5. Be studying or intending to study full-time in one of the approved engineering fields (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical).
6. Must study at a public university in South Africa.

How to Apply

1. Obtain the official application form from one of these locations: Head Office (2601/3 Bongimfundo Street, Siyabuswa); unit offices such as Mbibane, Mathanjana, Mmamethlake.
2. Complete the form and attach the required supporting documents.
3. Hand-deliver the completed application to the Municipality offices (Siyabuswa or designated unit offices). Postal address may be provided, but hand delivery is often required.

Required Documents

You will likely need to include:

1. Certified copy of your South African ID.
2. Latest academic results or Matric certificate (if Matric completed).
3. Proof of residence (e.g., ward councillor confirmation letter or proof from municipality).
4. Proof of registration or acceptance if already admitted to a university.
5. Income proof of parents/guardians (payslips or affidavit if unemployed).

Closing Date

In the last published cycle (for the 2025 academic year), the closing date was 13 December 2024 (13:00).

There have been no announcements about the 2026 cycle.

Contact Details

• Skills Development Coordinator / Bursary Section at Dr J.S. Moroka Local Municipality.
• Ms Sibongile Mahlangu (Skills Development Facilitator), Tel: 076 539 4840.
• Ms Nomzamo Bhila (Skills Development Coordinator), Tel: 076 986 0661.