Joe Morolong Local Municipality in the Northern Cape, which covers the villages around Hotazel, Churchill and Heuningvlei, runs a bursary funded by Assmang’s Black Rock Mine Operations, the manganese mine on its doorstep. It pays for local school leavers to study full-time at public universities and universities of technology in both technical and non-technical fields.
About the Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary
- Full-time undergraduate study at an accredited public university or university of technology.
- Technical fields such as engineering, mining, geology and the sciences, and non-technical fields such as commerce, education and the humanities.
- Covers tuition and related study costs, subject to a means test.
Joe Morolong Bursary eligibility requirements
- South African citizen aged 17 to 35, living in the Joe Morolong municipal area.
- In Matric or completed Matric.
- Science and engineering fields: at least level 5 (60%) in Mathematics and Physical Science. Other fields: a 60% overall average.
- From a historically disadvantaged background, with financial need confirmed by a means test.
- Not holding another bursary or student loan. Preference for students at historically disadvantaged institutions.
How to apply for the Joe Morolong Bursary
- Download the application form from joemorolong.gov.za when the advert appears.
- Attach a certified ID, your Grade 11 and Matric results, full academic transcripts if you are already studying, proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution, your parents’ or guardians’ certified IDs, proof of their income (payslips, an affidavit or SASSA documents) and proof of residence from the municipality or tribal office.
- Email everything to bursary@joemorolong.gov.za with the subject line “Joe Morolong Bursary 2027” before the closing date.
Joe Morolong Bursary closing date
The last confirmed closing date was 28 November 2025. Expect late November 2026 for 2027.
Contact details
- Human Resources Manager: 053 773 9300 or 082 839 2700
- Email: bursary@joemorolong.gov.za
- Website: www.joemorolong.gov.za
Local students should also apply to the Assmang manganese bursary, the Northern Cape Premier’s bursary (closing 30 September 2026) and the Kumba Iron Ore bursary.
FAQs
1. When does the Joe Morolong Assmang bursary close for 2027? +
The 2026 round closed on 28 November 2025. Expect the 2027 advert on joemorolong.gov.za in October 2026 with a closing date in late November 2026.
2. Who funds it? +
Assmang's Black Rock Mine Operations, the manganese mine near Hotazel, in partnership with Joe Morolong Local Municipality, as part of the mine's social and labour plan.
3. Which fields? +
Full-time undergraduate study in technical fields (engineering, mining, geology and the sciences) and non-technical fields (commerce, humanities and others) at public universities and universities of technology.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens aged 17 to 35 who live in the Joe Morolong municipal area, are in Matric or have completed it, with at least level 5 in Mathematics and Physical Science for science fields or a 60% average for other fields, from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, who pass the means test and hold no other bursary or loan.
5. How do I apply? +
Email the completed form and documents to bursary@joemorolong.gov.za with the subject line 'Joe Morolong Bursary 2027'.
6. What documents are needed? +
A certified ID, Grade 11 and Matric results, full transcripts if already studying, proof of tertiary acceptance, your parents' or guardians' certified IDs, proof of their income and proof of residence from the municipality or tribal office.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2026 round closed on 28 November 2025. The 2027 advert had not been published when we checked. Expect it on the municipal website in October 2026 with a closing date in late November 2026. The details below are from the 2026 advert.
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