Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary, Application Form, Eligibility Requirements and Closing Dates
For students residing in the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary offers valuable financial assistance to pursue tertiary education.
If you’re a first-year student facing financial problems that are holding you back from following your academic ambitions, this bursary program could be the financial push you need.
About the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary
The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary, also known as the Mayoral Tertiary Registration Fee Assistance Programme, offers financial aid to first-year students who are living within the municipality’s boundaries.
This bursary targets students facing major money problems and helps them to pursue their tertiary education without the burden of registration fees or student loans.
Application Form for the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary
Applications for the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary are commonly accepted online through the municipality’s website.
They may also be collected at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Youth Centre located at: 46 Aiken Street, Port Shepstone, 4240 (located opposite the Old Mutual building)
I recommend checking the municipality’s official website for the latest application details and links.
However, the application process usually involves submitting the following documents:
- Certified copy of your ID
- Matric results or Grade 12 certificate
- Proof of residence within the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality
- Proof of income or an affidavit if no one in your household is employed
- Acceptance letter from your chosen tertiary institution
- Formal application letter expressing your motivation and financial need
Every completed application must be posted to the following address:
Attention: Manager Youth Development
Ms Samukelisiwe Ngwabe
PO Box 5
Port Shepstone
4240.
(Note that this only applies to applicants who requested their application form via email).
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary, you must meet the following requirements:
- South African citizenship
- Residence within the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality
- Completion of Matric or Grade 12
- Starting your first year of tertiary study in 2024
- Intending to study at a public university or university of technology in South Africa
- Household income not exceeding R600 000 per annum
- No other confirmed funding source for your registration fees
- Demonstrated dedication, hard work, and financial need
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary Closing Date
The application deadline for the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary is usually on 31 January each year.
However, the exact closing date may vary, so you should check the municipality’s website or contact the relevant office for the latest information.
For inquiries regarding the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Bursary, you can contact the municipality’s Youth Development Office at the following numbers:
Telephone: 039 688 3079 / 039 688 2041
Email: [email protected]
Their operating hours are as follows: Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 16:00.