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

South African students who want to pursue higher education often face a lot of challenges when it comes to funding their studies.

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Fortunately, there are many bursary programs that can offer the needed support to deserving individuals.

One of these programs is the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary.

The region uses the program to encourage its youth to aim for academic advancement.

Blog Outline

About the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary

The Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary program aims to invest in the future of its community by supporting local students pursuing tertiary education.

Knowing the importance of education in promoting growth and development, the Municipality offers two major bursary awards:

  1. Financial Study Assistance: This award covers registration fees up to a maximum of R10,000 and is open to students in any field of study.
  2. Mayor’s Bursary: This prestigious award provides more comprehensive financial support for students pursuing studies in specific fields that are valuable to the municipality’s development, such as Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, and Public Administration/Management.

By providing such financial assistance, the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality helps students to overcome financial barriers and follow their academic aspirations.

Application Form for the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary

To apply for the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary, students can visit the official website of the Municipality or access the application form directly through this link.

The application form requires applicants to submit the following documents:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Certified copy of ID
  3. Proof of residence within the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality
  4. Parents or guardians’ proof of income (or affidavit if no income)
  5. Recent academic results
  6. Acceptance letter from a public institution of higher learning in South Africa

Please note that applications can be submitted at the Main Office, Satellite Offices, Hlogotlou, Motetema, Roosenekal, and Uitspanning.

Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary, applicants must:

  1. Be a South African citizen
  2. Reside within the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in Limpopo province
  3. Have completed Matric with a strong academic record
  4. Be accepted or provisionally accepted to study at a public institution of higher learning in South Africa (University, University of Technology, or TVET College)

Preference will be given to newly disadvantaged students and those who show intense financial need.

For the Mayor’s Bursary specifically, applicants must choose a field of study aligned with the program’s focus areas.

Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary application varies each year.

For this 2024 academic year, the deadline is on 19 January 2024 at 16:15 PM.

Missing the deadline can lead to disqualification, so ensure you submit your application well in advance.

For any inquiries regarding the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary program, you can contact the municipality at:

  1. Telephone: 079 738 9928 (Andy Tshehla)
  2. Email: [email protected]