Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary

Do you reside within the Emfuleni Local Municipality area in Gauteng and dream of pursuing higher education?

Well if your financial problems are standing your way, the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary offers an incredible opportunity to turn those dreams into reality. 

The Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary, also known as the Mayoral Bursary Programme, is designed to support promising students residing within the municipality.

This bursary awards financial help to eligible individuals pursuing their first year of undergraduate studies in the fields the mayor considers key to the municipality’s development.

By investing in your education, the Emfuleni Local Municipality hopes to build a future with skilled professionals who can contribute to the betterment of the community.

Applying for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary

When applying for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary, there’s not much that is required of you. It is a straightforward process. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Ensure you fulfill all the criteria listed below before applying. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  2. Visit the official Emfuleni Local Municipality website to download your form or you can simply pick one up from any of their offices.
  3. Compile all supporting documents outlined in the application form. These typically include certified copies of your academic transcripts, proof of residential address, acceptance letter from a recognized university, and income statements showcasing your household income.
  4. Submit your completed application form and supporting documents before the closing date. You can choose to submit electronically through the Emfuleni Local Municipality website or via post to this address: Emfuleni Local Municipality, Corner Klasie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Box 3, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng 1900.

Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary, it is important that you meet all the proposed criteria. You must:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Reside within the Emfuleni Local Municipality area.
  3. Be a first-year full-time undergraduate student at a South African university or higher learning institution.
  4. Have achieved a minimum average of 60% in your Matric exams.
  5. Be studying in one of the following fields: Commerce, Human and Social Sciences, Law, Science and Technology, Technical Skills (e.g., Electrical, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering etc.), or any other scarce and critical skill identified by the Emfuleni Local Municipality.
  6. Have a total household income of less than R350, 000 per annum.
  7. Priority will be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds registered on the indigent database categories.

Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary application is usually in late November of each year.

However, it’s good to stay updated on the bursary’s operations for any changes or announcements regarding the application period.

You can do so through their official emails: MarthaM@emfuleni.gov.za / Mayorsoffice@emfuleni.gov.za.