uMlalazi Municipality Bursary, Guide To Apply

Do you reside within the uMlalazi Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and hope to join a university in the next academic year?

If so, the uMlalazi Municipality Bursary could help you reach your full academic potential.

This bursary program offers financial support to intelligent students who are committed to contributing to their community’s development.

About the uMlalazi Municipality Bursary

Established to invest in the academic development of talented individuals within the municipality, the uMlalazi Municipality Bursary program focuses on supporting students in specific fields that will promote local growth and development.

This bursary is a great opportunity for ambitious students aiming to make a positive impact on their communities while furthering their education.

Application Form for the uMlalazi Municipality Bursary

Applications for the uMlalazi Municipality Bursary can be submitted online or in hard copy.

You can access the online application form at the official uMlalazi Municipality website.

Another option is that you can download the application form from the website and submit it physically at the designated municipal offices in Hutchinson Street, Eshowe.

Remember to complete the form accurately and attach all required documentation before the closing date.

All applications must be submitted in either one of the following ways:
1. Hand delivery:
Mayor Bursary Fund (in the marked box)
The Civic Offices
Hutchinson Street
Eshowe.

2. Post:
Civic Offices
PO Box 37
Eshowe
3815.

Your application must be placed in a sealed envelope, with the label “Mayoral Bursary Fund” on the front.

uMlalazi Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the uMlalazi Municipality Bursary, you must:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Be a permanent resident of uMlalazi Municipality.
  3. Have completed Matric (Grade 12) with a minimum Bachelor’s pass.
  4. Be accepted to study towards a qualification in one of the following fields:
    • Engineering
    • Information Technology
    • Education
    • Nursing
    • Agriculture
    • Accounting
    • Public Administration
  5. Demonstrate financial need.
  6. Meet the specific academic requirements set by the bursary program for your chosen field of study.

uMlalazi Municipality Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for applications typically falls in January each year. However, the exact date can vary slightly depending on the application cycle.

The 2024 academic year application period will end on 16 January 2024 so there’s still some time left.

For any inquiries and further assistance regarding the uMlalazi Municipality Bursary program, you can contact the Manager at the Office of the Mayor, Dumisani Mhlongo, through the following telephone number: 035 473 3474.