Garden Route District Municipality Bursary | Application Form, Eligibility Requirement and Closing Date

The Garden Route District Municipality Bursary program aims to financially support deserving students residing within the Garden Route District who are pursuing or planning to pursue full-time tertiary studies in fields considered crucial for the region’s development.

This initiative reflects the municipality’s commitment to fostering skilled professionals who will contribute to the area’s future growth and prosperity.

Application Form and Submission for the Garden Route District Municipality Bursary

To apply for the Garden Route District Municipality Bursary, you must complete and submit the official application form which is available for download on the Garden Route District Municipality website or by contacting the municipality’s Human Resources department.

The application process is very simple, but it’s important to ensure you follow all the instructions carefully.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Application Form: Download the official application form from the Garden Route District Municipality website or request a hard copy from their offices.
2. Required Documents: Prepare certified copies of the following documents:
   • Identity document (ID)
   • Matric certificate or latest academic results
   • Proof of residence within the Garden Route District Municipality
   • Household income statements or affidavit of unemployment and indigence (if applicable)
   • Official acceptance letter from your chosen tertiary institution (if applicable)
3. Submission: Submit your completed application form and supporting documents to the Human Resources Offices of the Garden Route District Municipality before the closing date. You can also submit your application electronically through the Collaborator platform (instructions available on the municipality’s website).

Garden Route District Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Garden Route District Municipality bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

1. South African citizenship: You must be a South African citizen by birth or naturalization.
2. Permanent residency in the Garden Route District: Your parents or legal guardians must be permanent residents within the Garden Route District Municipality.
3. Academic qualifications: You must have completed matric or be in your final year of matriculating from a South African school.
4. Tertiary studies: You must be currently enrolled in or intend to enroll in a full-time degree course at a SAQA-accredited tertiary institution in South Africa for the upcoming academic year.
5. Financial need: You must demonstrate financial need through documented proof of household income and expenses.
6. Academic merit: You must exhibit strong academic performance, as evidenced by your academic record.

Garden Route District Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the Garden Route District Municipality Bursary application is typically in November of each year.

The application window for the 2024 academic year is already over.

But when the next application period starts, ensure you submit your completed application before the deadline to avoid missing out on this valuable opportunity.

For any inquiries regarding the Garden Route District Municipality Bursary, you can contact the municipality’s Human Resources department on any of these numbers:

1. Ms. Angeline Naidoo: 044 803 1420
2. Mr. Reginald Salmons: 044 803 1363
3. Mrs. Angela-Ziva Coetzee: 044 803 1344