City of Polokwane Bursary South Africa 2025

Are you a South African student living in the Polokwane Municipality and seeking financial support for your tertiary studies?

Well, you’re in luck because you stand the chance of qualifying for the City of Polokwane Bursary.

This generous program aims to help deserving individuals like you by providing funding for your first year of undergraduate or National Diploma studies.

About the City of Polokwane Bursary

The City of Polokwane Bursary is a financial aid program established by the Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

It seeks to invest in the future of promising young minds residing within the municipality by providing them with the resources to pursue higher education.

The bursary covers the full cost of tuition for the first year of an accredited undergraduate degree or National Diploma program.

Selected applicants are expected to maintain good academic standing throughout their studies and will be required to work back the bursary amount upon graduation by serving the Polokwane Municipality for a period equal to the duration of the bursary award.

This service requirement ensures the program benefits both students and the local community.

Application Form for the City of Polokwane Bursary

The application process for the City of Polokwane Bursary is straightforward and accessible online.

You can obtain and submit your application directly through the Polokwane Municipality website.

Remember to keep the following documents readily available for upload:

  1. Certified copy of your South African ID document
  2. Proof of permanent residence within the Polokwane Municipality
  3. Matric certificate with final results
  4. Acceptance letter from a recognized South African university or university of technology for your chosen degree or national diploma program
  5. Certified copies of your latest academic transcripts (if applicable)
  6. Proof of financial need (e.g., parents’ income statements)
  7. Motivation letter outlining your academic goals, career aspirations, and how this bursary will contribute to your success

The application window for the 2024 City of Polokwane Bursary is currently open and closes on 26 January 2024, act fast if you want to meet the deadline.

City of Polokwane Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the City of Polokwane Bursary, there are certain eligibility criteria you are required to meet. You must:

  1. Be a South African citizen
  2. Permanently reside within the Polokwane Municipality
  3. Have completed Matric and be entering your first year of study towards a recognized degree or national diploma program in 2024
  4. Demonstrate academic merit and potential
  5. Prioritize studies in fields deemed critical for the development of Polokwane (listed on the official bursary page)
  6. Not already be a recipient of another full bursary

City of Polokwane Bursary Closing Date

As mentioned earlier, the closing date for the 2024 City of Polokwane Bursary is 26 January 2024.

You have to submit your complete application before this deadline to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

For any inquiries or clarifications regarding the City of Polokwane Bursary, you can contact the Polokwane Municipality Bursary Office on any of the following telephone numbers: 015 290 2504 / 015 290 2029 / 015 290 1468.