Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary | Application Form, Eligibility Requirement and Closing Date

The Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary program was established to invest in the future of the region by supporting local students in achieving their academic goals.

The bursary is available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various disciplines, with a focus on fields that align with the municipality’s development priorities.

By receiving this bursary, you gain not just financial assistance but also the opportunity to contribute to your community’s growth and development.

After graduation, successful bursary recipients may be considered for employment within the municipality.

This will allow them to directly apply their skills and knowledge to benefit their local community.

Application Form for the Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary

To apply for the Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary, eligible students can access the application form directly through the municipality’s official website.

If not, you can also obtain hard copies of the application form from the following locations:

1. Greater Letaba Municipality Civic Centre: 44 Botha Street, Modjadjiskloof, 0835
2. Tzaneen Customer Care Centre: Corner N11 & R71, Tzaneen, 0850
3. Phalaborwa Customer Care Centre: 12 De Wet Street, Phalaborwa, 0887

You must fill out the application form properly and with the right information. After that, you can submit them through any of the following means:

1. Post: Mayor’s Office, Greater Letaba Municipality, Box 36, Modjadjiskloof, 0835
2. Hand delivery: 44 Botha street, Civic Centre, Modjadjiskloof, 0835

Please note that applications submitted through email or any other means besides the specified methods will not be considered.

Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Greater Letaba Municipality bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. South African Citizenship: You must be a South African citizen by birth or naturalization.
2. Residency: You must be a permanent resident within the Greater Letaba municipal area for at least five years.
3. Academic Achievement: You must have obtained a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Bachelor’s pass or equivalent qualification.
4. Means Test: You must demonstrate financial need through submission of relevant documentation, such as proof of income and household expenses.
5. Field of Study: While all fields of study are considered, preference may be given to applicants pursuing degrees relevant to the municipality’s needs, such as education, engineering, healthcare, or agriculture.

Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The deadline for submitting applications for the Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary typically falls in late February each year.

This year, the bursary will close its application window on 2 February 2024 at 16:00 PM.

I’ll encourage you to check the official bursary guidelines or contact the municipality at 015 309 9246 / 015 309 9247 / 015 309 9248 for any updates on possible new developments.