Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary

Emalahleni, a Mpumalanga province municipality, offers a bursary program to qualified students residing within its jurisdiction.

The Emalahleni Local Municipality bursary prioritizes students pursuing studies in fields that are in line with the municipality’s development goals. 

If you’re a student seeking financial aid for your undergraduate studies, this bursary program is worth considering.

About the Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary

The Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary is offered by the Office of the Executive Mayor.

It targets undergraduate students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing specific fields of study at accredited public universities or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges in South Africa. 

The bursary prioritizes fields relevant to the municipality’s needs, with the expectation that graduates will contribute their skills back to the community upon completion of their studies.

The Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary prioritizes applicants pursuing studies in the following fields:

  1. Civil Engineering
  2. Electrical Engineering
  3. Mechanical Engineering
  4. Urban and Regional Planning
  5. Analytical Chemistry
  6. Horticulture
  7. Microbiology
  8. Environmental Management
  9. Water and Sanitation
  10. Disaster Management

Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Application Form

Obtaining the application form is a straightforward process. Here’s how to go about it:

  1. Visit the Emalahleni Local Municipality website.
  2. Go to the “Public Notices” section.
  3. Search for bursary notices or announcements. These notices normally appear during the application period.
  4. Download the application form upon finding the relevant notice.

Completed application forms, along with all required supporting documents, should be submitted according to the instructions provided in the application package. 

The preferred submission method is usually through mail to the Youth Development Unit: Emalahleni Local Municipality, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor (Youth Development Unit), Corner Mandela and Street, eMalahleni, 1035.

Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Requirements

For them to be considered for the Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Fall within the age range of 18 to 35 years old.
  3. Reside within the Emalahleni Local Municipality boundaries.
  4. Come from a previously disadvantaged background.
  5. Be a current Matric student (enrolled in 2023) or a Matric graduate.
  6. Be a registered or provisionally accepted undergraduate student at a public university or TVET College in South Africa for studies commencing in the following year.
  7. Demonstrate genuine financial need.

Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The application deadline for the Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary usually falls in January. For this year’s application cycle, the closing date was on 4 January 2024.

It’s important to check the official municipal website for the exact closing date for the current academic year, as deadlines are subject to change.

While I cannot provide a specific telephone number dedicated to the bursary program, you can contact the Emalahleni Local Municipality at 013 690 6411 for general inquiries. 

You will then be directed to the appropriate department or official who can answer your questions about the bursary program.