Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary

If you happen to be a resident of the Ndwedwe Local Municipality who is aspiring to pursue tertiary education but is struggling with financial problems, then the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary Program might be right for you.

This bursary aims to support and encourage deserving students from the region by providing financial support for their studies.

About the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary

The Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary program offers financial assistance to eligible students residing within the municipality’s jurisdiction.

The bursary prioritizes students pursuing full-time studies at universities, universities of technology (DUTs), and other accredited public institutions.

The program emphasizes fields of study that align with the municipality’s development goals.

This could include subjects like engineering, information technology, education, or social work.

However, it’s good to consult the latest bursary information for the specific focus areas supported in the current academic year.

The bursary disburses funds to cover various educational expenses. This may include tuition fees, accommodation costs, prescribed textbooks, and, in some cases, a once-off computer allowance.

Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary Application Form

The Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary application process is typically straightforward.

Application forms are usually available for download on the municipality’s website or can be collected from:

  1. The municipality’s Human Resources (HR) department
  2. The municipality’s Youth Office
  3. Ward councilor offices
  4. Bhamshela Thusong Centre

Once you’ve obtained the application form, meticulously complete all sections and gather the necessary supporting documents. 

These documents often include:

  1. Certified copies of your ID document and latest academic results
  2. A motivational letter outlining your academic goals and reasons for needing the bursary
  3. A provisional acceptance letter from a recognized institution
  4. Proof of residence verified by your ward councilor
  5. Documentation verifying your financial need (parent/guardian’s payslip or income statement)

Ensure you submit the completed application form and all supporting documents before the advertised closing date.

Applications are submitted to the municipality’s HR department or Youth Office.

Double-check the submission details on the application form or the municipality’s website to avoid any last-minute hiccups.

Ndwedwed Local Municipality Bursary Requirements

In order for you to be eligible for the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a South African citizen
  2. Be a resident within the Ndwedwe Local Municipality boundaries
  3. Demonstrate academic potential through your past academic results
  4. Be enrolled or provisionally accepted for full-time studies at a recognized university, DUT, or other accredited public institution
  5. Pursue a field of study aligned with the municipality’s development goals (refer to the latest bursary information for specifics)
  6. Demonstrate financial need

Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary operates on an annual application cycle.

The application window usually opens towards the latter part of the year (around December) and closes a few months later.

If you have any questions regarding the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary program or the application process, you can contact the municipality’s offices at their official website.