If you are a resident of KwaDukuza who is looking for financial support to help you pursue your tertiary education because you can’t afford it on your own, the KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary might be the solution you need.
It is a generous program put together with the purpose of empowering local students and adding to the municipality’s skills development.
About the KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary
The KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary program provides financial assistance to students enrolled in undergraduate National Diploma or Degree programs at recognized and accredited public tertiary institutions in South Africa.
The bursary covers tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, and other essential academic expenses.
It prioritizes fields aligned with the municipality’s development goals, including:
- Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Town and Regional Planning
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
- Finance and Accounting
- Education
- Health Sciences (Nursing, Physiotherapy, etc.)
The bursary program is open to both new and returning students who meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate financial need.
It’s important to note that the bursary is not a guarantee, and successful applicants are chosen based on academic merit, financial circumstances, and some other requirements.
Application Form for the KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary
The application process for the KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary is nothing extra.
You can access the application form through the official KwaDukuza Municipality website or by visiting the KwaDukuza Youth Centre (41-42 Hullet Street, KwaDukuza 4450).
Always complete the form accurately and attach all required supporting documents, including:
- Certified copy of your matric certificate and statement of results (new students)
- Original certified copy of your official progress report (returning students)
- Certified copy of your South African Identity Document (ID)
- Copy of your admission letter/acceptance letter/conditional or firm offer from the university
- Letter of motivation explaining your financial need and why you deserve the bursary
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of residence within the KwaDukuza Municipality area
KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements
The KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary has some very strict requirements for all their applicants.
For the committee to notice you and consider you eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
- Reside within the KwaDukuza Municipality area of jurisdiction.
- Have completed Matriculation with university entrance or endorsement.
- Be enrolled in or intend to enroll in a full-time undergraduate National Diploma or Degree program at a recognized and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Show real financial need.
- Not be in receipt of any other bursary funding or NSFAS funding.
- Not have completed any other qualification or degree or diploma.
- Commit to returning to KwaDukuza Municipality and working for the municipality for a period equivalent to the duration of the bursary upon graduation (if applicable).
KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary Closing Date
The KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary application deadline for this academic year is on 5 March 2024.
It is still important to check the municipality’s website or contact the Youth Centre to make sure you never miss out on any updates.
You can send any questions you might have to the municipality’s bursary department via email [email protected] or simply call them on 032 437 5170.