Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 30 January 2026
- Provider
- Knysna Municipality
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 notice had been published when we checked.
VerifiedClosed · applications closed on 30 January 2026 Knysna posted its last two mayoral bursary adverts in October and November; watch the Grants page on its website for the next one. Latest update ↓
Knysna Municipality funds local students in scarce-skills fields, from the town itself to Sedgefield and the surrounding villages.
About the Knysna Municipality Bursary
- For scarce-skills studies.
- For Greater Knysna residents.
- Cover set per award.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen living in Greater Knysna.
- Studying or intending to study full-time.
- At an accredited South African institution.
- Financial need and good results.
How to apply
- Check knysna.gov.za for the 2027 notice and form.
- Prepare your ID, results, proof of residence and household income.
- Submit before the closing date.
Closing date
No 2027 date had been published when we checked.
Contact details
- Knysna Municipality: knysna.gov.za
Garden Route students should also see the Garden Route District bursary, the Bitou bursary and the George bursary.
FAQs
1. When does the Knysna Municipality bursary open for 2027? +
No 2027 notice had been published when we checked. Past rounds opened between August and October, so check knysna.gov.za now and over the coming weeks.
2. Who qualifies? +
Residents of the Greater Knysna municipal area, including Sedgefield, Karatara, Rheenendal, Brenton, Buffalo Bay and Noetzie.
3. Which fields? +
Scarce skills, as listed in the municipality's notice.
4. What can it cover? +
Depending on the award, tuition, accommodation, meals, textbooks and a living allowance.
5. Where do I get the form? +
From the bursaries or human resources section of knysna.gov.za, or municipal offices.
6. Is there a Knysna Rotary bursary too? +
The Knysna Rotary Club has said it has no bursaries for new applicants for 2027.
Update note (checked September 2026): Knysna’s Mayoral Bursary Fund advert for the 2026 academic year was posted in October 2025 and closed at 12:00 on 30 January 2026. Enquiries went to Ms Buziwe Mjamba on 044 302 6239. Source: knysna.gov.za.
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