West Coast District Municipality Bursary | Application Form, Eligibility Requirement and Closing Date

The West Coast District Municipality Bursary is a scholarship program designed to support the best students from financially challenged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing undergraduate degrees or national diplomas in fields that can contribute to the district’s growth.

Some of these fields are:

1. Engineering
2. Information Technology
3. Education
4. Healthcare
5. Agriculture
6. Tourism and Hospitality
7. Environmental Management

The bursary covers various expenses, including tuition fees, registration fees, accommodation, and study materials.

With all your expenses paid for, you will have peace of mind to focus only on your study and other important school related activities.

Application Form for the West Coast District Municipality Bursary

The application process for the West Coast District Municipality Bursary is very easy.

You can download the application form from the West Coast District Municipality website or collect it from their offices in Moorreesburg.

Make sure to fill out the form accurately and completely and attach all the required documents, including:

1. Certified copies of your ID and your parents’/guardians’ IDs (not older than three months)
2. Proof of permanent residential address (e.g., municipal account)
3. Proof of monthly household income
4. Academic transcripts or matric certificate
5. Proof of provisional acceptance or acceptance to study at an accredited South African university or university of technology
6. Motivational letter outlining your study goals and reasons for applying for the bursary

Once completed, you can submit your application in two ways:

1. By post: Send your application to West Coast District Municipality, P.O. Box 242, Moorreesburg, 7310 (Attention: Manager: Human Resource Development)
2. Hand delivery: Submit your application in person at 58 Lang Street, Moorreesburg

Remember, incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

West Coast District Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

For an applicant to be eligible for the West Coast District Municipality Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

1. South African citizen: You must be a South African citizen by birth or naturalization.
2. Residency: You or your parents/guardians must reside within the West Coast District Municipality.
3. Academic performance: You must have a minimum average of 60% or higher in your matric results, with at least 40% in Mathematics or 50% in Mathematical Literacy.
4. Field of study: You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate degree or national diploma in one of the fields listed above.
5. Financial need: You must come from a historically disadvantaged background or have a disability.
6. Previous bursary recipients: You cannot be a recipient of another full bursary or financial assistance from another institution.

West Coast District Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the West Coast District Municipality Bursary application is generally 31 October of each year at 12:00 PM.

However, it’s still important for you to check the official website or contact the municipality for the latest closing date to avoid missing out.

For any inquiries regarding the West Coast District Municipality Bursary, you can contact the municipality at 022 433 8400.