Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, which governs Middelburg, Mhluzi, Hendrina and Kwazamokuhle in Mpumalanga, runs an external bursary for residents who want to study the engineering, planning, finance and legal fields the municipality needs. It sits within the Nkangala District, which runs its own separate bursary.
About the Steve Tshwete Municipality Bursary
- Fields: chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and mining engineering; environmental and development studies; financial management and accounting; ICT; law; media studies; town planning; architecture; real estate; and quantity surveying.
- Covers tuition according to the institution’s fee structure and, subject to the budget, accommodation, meals, learning materials and a monthly stipend.
- For full-time study at a public university, university of technology or TVET college.
Steve Tshwete Bursary eligibility requirements
- South African citizen aged 18 to 35, living in the Steve Tshwete municipal area (MP313).
- In Matric or completed Matric, and admitted to a public tertiary institution.
- Combined household income of no more than R350 000 a year.
- Not receiving another bursary.
How to apply for the Steve Tshwete Bursary
- Download the application form from stlm.gov.za or collect it from the Civic Centre when the advert appears.
- Attach a certified ID, your academic records, the institution’s admission letter, a motivation letter, your parents’ or guardians’ certified IDs and proof of household income.
- Hand-deliver the application to the Office of the Director: Human Resources, ground floor, Civic Centre, corner of Walter Sisulu Street and Wanderers Avenue, Middelburg, before the closing date. Emailed and faxed applications are not accepted.
Steve Tshwete Bursary closing date
The last confirmed closing date was 14 November 2025. Expect mid-November 2026 for 2027.
Contact details
- Human Resources: 013 249 7335
- Youth Office: 013 249 7279 or 013 249 6937
- Website: stlm.gov.za
Residents should also apply to the Nkangala District Municipality bursary (closing 30 October 2026) and the Mpumalanga Provincial Government bursary. See our Mpumalanga government bursaries page.
FAQs
1. When does the Steve Tshwete bursary close for 2027? +
The 2026 round closed on 14 November 2025. Expect the 2027 advert on stlm.gov.za in October 2026 with a closing date in mid-November 2026.
2. Which fields? +
Chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and mining engineering, environmental and development studies, financial management and accounting, ICT, law, media studies, town planning, architecture, real estate and quantity surveying.
3. What does it cover? +
Tuition according to the institution's fee structure, and, subject to budget, accommodation, meals, learning materials and a monthly stipend.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens aged 18 to 35 who live in the Steve Tshwete municipal area (Middelburg, Mhluzi, Hendrina, Kwazamokuhle and surrounds), are in Matric or have completed it, are admitted to a public institution, have a combined household income of no more than R350 000 a year and receive no other bursary.
5. How do I apply? +
Hand-deliver the completed form and documents to the Office of the Director: Human Resources on the ground floor of the Civic Centre, corner of Walter Sisulu Street and Wanderers Avenue, Middelburg. Emailed and faxed applications are not accepted.
6. What documents are needed? +
A certified ID, academic records, your admission letter, a motivation letter, your parents' IDs and proof of household income.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2026 round closed on 14 November 2025. The 2027 advert had not been published when we checked. Expect it on the municipal website in October 2026 with a closing date in mid-November 2026. The details below are from the 2026 advert.
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