Emadlangeni Municipality Bursary

Are you a resident of Emadlangeni Municipality aspiring to pursue tertiary education but struggling with financial constraints?

Then the Emadlangeni Municipality Bursary program might be a great solution for you.

This bursary aims to financially support deserving students from the Emadlangeni community in achieving their academic goals. 

About the Emadlangeni Municipality Bursary

The Emadlangeni Municipality offers two distinct bursary programs:

  1. Mayoral Bursary: This bursary is open to all fields of study and prioritizes financially needy students residing within the Emadlangeni Municipality.
  2. Civil Engineering Bursary: This bursary is specifically offered to students pursuing Civil Engineering qualifications. The bursary aims to develop skilled engineers within the local municipality.

It’s important to note that bursary recipients might be required to work for the Emadlangeni Municipality for a period equivalent to the duration of the bursary upon graduation (service contract).

Emadlangeni Municipality Bursary Application Form

There are separate application processes for the Mayoral Bursary and the Civil Engineering Bursary.

  1. Mayoral Bursary: Application forms can be obtained from the office of the Mayor at Emadlangeni Municipality. All applications must be submitted by hand delivery to the same office.
  2. Civil Engineering Bursary: Unfortunately, information regarding the current application process for the Civil Engineering Bursary is unavailable. I advise that you check the Emadlangeni Municipality website or contact the municipality directly for updates on the Civil Engineering Bursary application process.

Emadlangeni Municipality Bursary Requirements

The eligibility criteria for the Emadlangeni Municipality Bursary programs differ slightly. Here’s a breakdown of the general requirements for each bursary:

Mayoral Bursary

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Reside within the Emadlangeni Municipality.
  3. Be between the ages of 18 and 35.
  4. Demonstrate financial need (proof of income for yourself and/or your parents/guardians is required).
  5. Be accepted for tertiary studies at a recognized institution.
  6. Have a minimum academic record of 28 points (based on the South African National Senior Certificate scoring system).

Civil Engineering Bursary (In addition to the requirements above)

  1. Be enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at a recognized tertiary institution (proof of registration or acceptance letter required).

Other documents that are usually required for both bursaries are:

  1. Certified copies of your ID document and Matric certificate (or statement of results).
  2. Proof of residence within the Emadlangeni Municipality.
  3. Any other relevant academic qualifications (certified copies).

Emadlangeni Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The application deadline for the Emadlangeni Municipality Bursary program commonly falls in February.

However, it’s advisable to  reach out to the Emadlangeni Municipality directly for confirmation of the specific closing date for the year you are applying.

For the most recent information on the Emadlangeni Municipality Bursary program, including application details, deadlines, and contact information, phone the Emadlangeni Municipality at 034 331 3042.