Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary

The purpose of the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary program is to support students who are pursuing their undergraduate studies at accredited universities or universities of technology.

The bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation, and other essential academic expenses.

The program prioritizes students studying in fields aligned with the municipality’s development goals, such as:

  1. Engineering
  2. Information Technology
  3. Agriculture
  4. Education
  5. Social Work
  6. Accounting
  7. Public Administration

Through investing in these fields, the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality is hoping to develop a skilled workforce that can contribute to the municipality’s economic growth and social development.

Application Form for the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary

Interested students can download the application form from the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality website or collect it from the municipality’s offices.

The application form typically requires the following information:

  1. Personal details (name, contact information, ID number)
  2. Academic qualifications (certified copies of Matric certificate and transcripts)
  3. Proof of residence within the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
  4. Proof of financial need (e.g., parents’ income statements)
  5. Motivation letter outlining academic goals and reasons for needing the bursary
  6. Certified copies of relevant academic awards or achievements

After filling the application form, it must be submitted to the following address:
Office of the Mayor
Lydenburg Civic Centre
Corner or Sentraal and Viljoen streets
Lydenburg
Mpumalanga
1120.

If you don’t want to submit it that way, the form may also be submitted to the Municipal Unit Managers in:

  1. Northern Areas: No. 01, Crn R532 and Matibidi Main Road, Matibidi, 1274
  2. Graskop: Cnr Main and Louis Trichard Street, Graskop, 1270
  3. Sabie: 8th Avenue Street, Sabie, 1260
  4. Mashishing: 1193, Blio Street, Mashishing, 1123

Do well to complete the application form accurately and submit all required documents by the closing date because incomplete or late applications will be disqualified.

Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary, applicants must meet the following laid out requirements:

  1. Be a South African citizen
  2. Reside within the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
  3. Be currently enrolled or planning to enroll for undergraduate studies at an accredited university or university of technology
  4. Be studying or planning to study in a field aligned with the municipality’s development goals
  5. Demonstrate financial need
  6. Have a good academic record

The municipality may also consider additional factors such as how much you’re involved in the community and your leadership potential during the selection process.

Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary usually closes for applications in January each year.

This current cycle will be closed to applicants on January 31, 2024.

It is essential to submit your application before the closing date to be considered for the bursary.

If there are any inquiries about the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary, you can contact the municipality via phone call on any of these two numbers: 013 235 7325 / 013 235 7408.