Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary

Fields of study

• Agriculture
• Architecture
• Arts and Culture
• Business Studies
• Civil Engineering
• Community Development
• Community Safety
• Electromechanical Engineering Services
• Environmental Management
• Financial Management
• Human Resources
• Information and Communication Technology
• Legal Studies
• Marine Biology
• Public Administration
• Tourism
• Town and Regional Planning

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Cape Agulhas Municipal area, in the Western Cape Province
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
• Be studying or have registered/ been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have proven financial need
• Have a total household income of NOT more than R20 000 per month

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric final results/ Matric certificate (certified copy)
• December 2023 and September 2024 results (certified copy)
• Latest academic progress report, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of application/ admission from your tertiary institution (must include projected study duration, course scope, tuition costs and relevant banking details)
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of total income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
• Proof of residence in the Cape Agulhas municipal area (municipal account or account statement)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel

   Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: – Hand Delivery: Cape Agulhas Municipality 2 Van Riebeek Street Old Nedbank Building Bredasdorp 7280 (Attention: Mrs L May and marked “Bursary application”)
   – Post: HR & OD: Training and Development Cape Agulhas Municipality P.O. Box 51 Bredasdorp 7280 (Attention: Mrs L May and marked “Bursary application”)

   Download and complete the Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

   Note: applications submitted via fax will NOT be accepted.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 028 425 5500

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Cape Agulhas Municipality

Cape Agulhas Municipality is the southernmost municipality in Africa and part of the Overberg District in the Western Cape.