Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary

The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary supports undergraduate studies at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.

It focuses on fields aligned with the municipality’s developmental needs, including:

  1. Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining
  2. Environmental and Development Studies
  3. Financial Management and Accounting/Internal Auditing
  4. ICT
  5. Legal Studies and Media Studies
  6. Vocational Education (National Certificate)
  7. Town and Regional Planning, Architectural Design, Real Estate/Property Valuations & Management, Quantity Surveying

The bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation and meals (subject to submission of supporting documents), learning materials, and, in some cases, a monthly allowance.

The purpose of this comprehensive support is to help lessen the financial burdens and allow students to focus on their academic work.

Application Form for the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary

Applications for the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary are typically open once a year, with deadlines usually falling in October.

The application form is not currently available, but you can expect it to be published on the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality website closer to the opening date.

In the meantime, it’s wise to gather the required documents, which may include:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Certified copy of your South African ID document
  3. Proof of residence within the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
  4. Matric certificate or latest academic results
  5. Acceptance letter from a South African public university or TVET college for your chosen field of study
  6. Proof of family/household income (e.g., payslips, tax returns)
  7. Any relevant certificates or awards

When you finish filling your form, you must have it delivered to:

Steve Tshwete Municipal Building
Civic Centre Building (main entrance)
Cnr Walter Sisulu Street and Wanderers Avenue
The Office of Director Human Resources
Ground floor.

Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

If you want to be eligible for the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a South African citizen
  2. Be between 18 and 35 years old
  3. Reside within the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (MP313)
  4. Have completed Matric or be currently enrolled in Matric
  5. Be pursuing or intending to pursue a full-time or distance learning undergraduate qualification in one of the specified fields of study
  6. Have a combined gross family/household income not exceeding R350,000.00 per annum
  7. Not hold any other bursary or loan

It’s important to note that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee bursary award.

Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and being in line with the municipality’s developmental goals.

Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The most recent application period for the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary closed on October 31, 2023.

Keep an eye on the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality website and Bursaries Africa for updates on the next application cycle and deadlines.

For inquiries about the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary, you can contact the municipality through telephone calls on 013 249 7000 or through email: council@stlm.gov.za.