Theewaterskloof Municipality Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status: Applications closed Closed 16 February 2024
Provider: Theewaterskloof Municipality
Field of study: Auditing
Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

The municipality advertises its bursary in January with a closing date of 16 February.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

No open round · the last round we could find closed on 16 February 2024 Expect the 2027 call on twk.gov.za in January 2027 with a closing date of 16 February 2027. Latest update ↓

Theewaterskloof Municipality in the Overberg, Western Cape, covers Caledon, Grabouw, Villiersdorp, Botrivier, Genadendal, Greyton and Riviersonderend. Its bursary funds local residents to study in the finance, audit, supply chain and infrastructure fields that the municipality needs to run its own administration.

About the Theewaterskloof Municipality Bursary

The bursary supports undergraduate and postgraduate study at accredited South African institutions in:

Accounting, finance and economics.
Internal audit and risk management.
Supply chain management.
Infrastructure fields such as civil engineering, water and town planning.

The municipality does not publish amounts. The bursary contributes to registration and tuition and may be renewed on results.

Theewaterskloof Bursary eligibility requirements

Resident of Theewaterskloof Municipality.
Recently passed Matric with results that qualify you for the chosen course, or holding a first degree or diploma and applying for postgraduate study.
Enrolled, or accepted, at an accredited institution in one of the fields above.
Financial need, shown through your parents’ or guardians’ proof of income.

How to apply for the Theewaterskloof Bursary

Write a covering letter stating your qualification, institution and why you need the bursary. No application form is required.
Attach certified copies of: your ID; your Matric certificate; your academic records with the most recent results; proof of registration on the institution’s letterhead; your parents’ or guardians’ proof of income; and proof of residence in the municipality.
Email the package to josepham@twk.gov.za with the subject line “TWK Municipality Bursary 2027”, or hand-deliver it to Theewaterskloof Municipal Office, 6 Plein Street, Caledon, 7230, for the attention of Mr J Amansure.
Submit before 16 February. Incomplete applications are disqualified.

Theewaterskloof Bursary closing date

16 February each year. Expect 16 February 2027 for the 2027 academic year.

Contact details

Contact person: Mr J Amansure, Theewaterskloof Municipality
Email: josepham@twk.gov.za
Telephone: 028 214 3300 (weekdays 07:45 to 16:45, Fridays to 15:30)
Address: 6 Plein Street, Caledon, 7230
Website: twk.gov.za

Overberg students should also apply to the Western Cape provincial departments and the other municipal schemes on our government bursaries page, and finance students to the funders on our commerce bursaries list.

FAQs

1. When does the Theewaterskloof bursary close for 2027? +

The municipality's closing date is 16 February. The 2024 round closed on 16 February 2024. Expect the 2027 round to be advertised in January 2027 and close on 16 February 2027.

2. Who qualifies? +

Residents of Theewaterskloof Municipality (Caledon, Grabouw, Villiersdorp, Botrivier, Genadendal, Greyton, Riviersonderend and surrounds) who have recently passed Matric, or hold a first qualification and want to study further, in one of the listed fields at an accredited institution.

3. Which fields are funded? +

Accounting, economics, finance, internal audit, risk management, supply chain management and infrastructure-related qualifications such as civil engineering and town planning, which match the municipality's own skills needs.

4. What does it cover? +

The municipality does not publish amounts. The bursary contributes to registration and tuition, with the amount depending on the number of successful applicants.

5. How do I apply? +

There is no form. Email a covering letter with certified copies of your ID, Matric certificate, academic records, proof of registration on the institution's letterhead, your parents' or guardians' proof of income and proof of residence to josepham@twk.gov.za with the subject line 'TWK Municipality Bursary 2027', or hand-deliver it to 6 Plein Street, Caledon, for the attention of Mr J Amansure.

6. Who do I contact? +

Mr J Amansure on 028 214 3300 or josepham@twk.gov.za, weekdays 07:45 to 16:45 (15:30 on Fridays).

Update note (checked September 2026): the municipality advertises its bursary in January with a closing date of 16 February. The 2024 round closed on 16 February 2024. Expect the 2027 call on twk.gov.za in January 2027 with a closing date of 16 February 2027. The details below are from the last published advert.

This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.

Visit the provider’s website

Or send your application by email:

josepham@twk.gov.za

Put TWK Municipality Bursary 2027 in the subject line.

Paper applications go to:

Theewaterskloof Municipal Office, 6 Plein Street, Caledon, 7230, for the attention of Mr J Amansure