The Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary is a fantastic opportunity for students residing within the municipality to pursue tertiary education in fields crucial to the municipality’s development.
Named after freedom fighter and anti-apartheid hero Solomon Mahlangu, the bursary mainly targets students who have a history of financial difficulty and are aiming for careers in municipal roles.
About the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary
The Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary seeks to support individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to contribute to the municipality’s growth and development.
It offers financial support for full-time studies in fields like:
- Architecture
- Artisanry
- Civil Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Geology
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Industrial Engineering
- Internal Audit and Risk
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining
- Quantity Surveying
- Policy Analysis
- Town and Regional Planning
The bursary covers registration and tuition fees (up to R50 000) and prescribed textbooks (up to R6 000).
This valuable financial aid can make life simpler and allow students to focus on their academic journey.
Application Form for the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary
The application process for the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary is straightforward. You can download the official application form from the municipality’s website.
Ensure you complete the form diligently and attach all required supporting documents, including:
- Certified copies of your ID and latest academic results.
- Guardian or parent’s proof of income.
- Motivational letter explaining your chosen field of study and career aspirations.
- Provisional letter of acceptance from a recognized institution (if applicable).
- Confirmation of residential information by your Ward Councillor.
- Proof of residence within the Ndwedwe Local Municipality.
Once you’ve compiled all required documents, submit your complete application form to the following address:
Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary Programme
Private Bag X5001
Ndwedwe, 4570
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary, you must qualify by meeting all the following requirements:
- Residency: You must be a resident within the Ndwedwe Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal province.
- Background: You must come from a historically disadvantaged background.
- Academic Status: You must be currently in Matric (2023) or have completed Matric.
- Field of Study: You must be studying or intend to study in one of the fields listed above in 2024.
- Age: You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Education Institution: You must be studying or registered to study at an accredited public or private institution in South Africa (University/ University of Technology or TVET College).
- Financial Aid: You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding or NSFAS.
Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary Closing Date
The closing date for the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary application is usually in December each year.
The just ended application period was on 22 December, 2023.
I recommend that you check the official website for all the latest updates and deadlines.
For any inquiries regarding the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary, you can contact the following:
- Mrs M G Mthembu: 032 532 5000
- General Inquiries: +27 (031) 765-1000
- Bursary Programme Coordinator: +27 (031) 765-1025