Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary | Application Form, Eligibility Requirement and Closing Date

The purpose of the Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary is to help promising students who live within the Mossel Bay municipal area to pursue their academic ambitions.

Recognizing the big role education plays in individual and community development, the bursary strives to remove the financial burden associated with tertiary studies so that talented individuals will be able to focus on academic excellence and evenrtually contribute their skills to the betterment of Mossel Bay.

The bursary program primarily supports undergraduate studies in fields that will help with the municipality’s growth and development. These include, but are not limited to:

1. Engineering
2. Town Planning
3. Environmental Management
4. Public Administration
5. Finance
6. Tourism and Hospitality
7. Education
8. Information Technology

Application Form for the Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary

Applying for the Mossel Bay Municipality bursary is a straightforward process.

You can access the application form through the Mossel Bay Municipality website or pick up copy of the application form at the Mossel Bay Municipality Human Resource Office, Old Power Station Building, Munro Street, Santos Beach.

It is important to read and thoroughly understand the application guidelines before proceeding.

Here’s what you’ll need to prepare for your application:

1. Certified copies of your academic transcripts, including your Grade 12 results if you are a recent matriculant.
2. Proof of South African citizenship and residency within the Mossel Bay Municipality area.
3. A motivational letter outlining your academic goals, career aspirations, and how you see your studies contributing to the Mossel Bay community.
4. Certified copies of any relevant awards, certificates, or achievements demonstrating your academic merit and community involvement.
5. Proof of financial need, such as income statements or financial aid documents.

Once you have gathered all the necessary documents, complete the application form online and submit it along with the required supporting documents before the closing date.

You can either submit your aplication through email to this address: [email protected] with “Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary 2023” as the email subject.

Or submit it by hand to the address below:

Reception Area
Human Resources
Old Power Station Building
Munro Street
Santos Beach.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications in advance to avoid any last-minute complications.

Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

Applicant who wish to be considered for the Mossel Bay Municipality bursary must meet the following essential criteria:

1. Be a South African citizen residing within the Mossel Bay Municipality area.
2. Have completed your Grade 12 studies or be due to complete them in the current academic year.
3. Be enrolled in or intend to enroll full-time at an accredited South African university or university of technology for an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields supported by the bursary program.
4. Demonstrate academic merit and potential for success in your chosen field of study.
5. Have a genuine financial need and require financial assistance to pursue your tertiary education.
6. Be committed to returning to Mossel Bay upon completion of your studies to contribute your skills and expertise to the community’s development.

Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary varies slightly from year to year.

Usually, the deadline for submission falls in late November or early December, so as we speak, the most recent application cycle has already ended.

If you want to make any inquiries regarding the next application cycle for the 2025 academic year Mossel Bay Municipality bursary, you can contact the municipality’s Bursary Office through these numbers: Miss N Jende (Tel: 044 606 5158) / Ms K Pedro (Tel: 044 606 5092).