If you are a native South African student who lives in the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, attaining higher education just got a whole lot easier for you.
The Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary offers financial assistance to smart individuals pursuing studies in fields that will benefit the municipality.
About the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary
The Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary program aims to invest in the development of its future leaders.
It provides financial help to eligible students studying towards qualifications in fields that will contribute to the municipality’s growth and progress.
These fields include but are not limited to:
- Engineering
- Education
- Town planning
- Nursing
- Information technology
- Agriculture
- Social work
Application Form for the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary
The application process for the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary is quiet easy.
You can download the application form from the municipality’s official website or collect it from their offices in Greytown during working hours (Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 16:30).
Ensure you complete the form accurately and attach all the required supporting documents. These documents typically include:
- Certified copy of your South African Identity Document (ID)
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or proof of current Matric enrolment
- Official academic records (including transcripts and results)
- Proof of residence within the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality
- Proof of income/financial need (e.g., parents’ tax returns, affidavit if unemployed)
- Curriculum vitae highlighting your academic achievements and community involvement
- Letter of motivation explaining your career aspirations and why you deserve the bursary
All applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
1. Via Post:
The Municipal Manager
Attention: Mr M.E Mkhize
P.O. Box 132
Ixopo
3276.
2. Hand delivery:
29 Margaret Street
Ixopo
KwaZulu-Natal
3276.
Please mark your application “Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary 2024” and have your completed application form stamped by the Ward Councillor.
Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen permanently residing within the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality boundaries
- Have completed Matric or be currently enrolled in Matric with outstanding academic performance
- Be intending to study or already accepted into a full-time degree or diploma program at a recognized South African tertiary institution in one of the specified fields
- Demonstrate financial need and be unable to afford tuition fees without assistance
- Commit to returning to the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality for a minimum of two years after completing your studies to work within your field of expertise
Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary Closing Date
The closing date for applications for the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary is 31 January 2024.
Ensure you submit your complete application before this deadline to avoid missing out on this valuable opportunity.
If you want to make any inquiries regarding the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary, you can contact the Mr S Nkontwana on the following telephone number: 039 201 0378.