Drakenstein Municipality Bursary

Fields of study

• Accredited Skills Programmes by accredited Learning Providers (including: Digger-loader, Grass cutting, Hairdressing, Painting, Welding etc)
• Artisan Development Training qualifications (including: Building Construction, Diesel Mechanics, Electrical Heavy Current, Plumbing, Welding)
• Community and Social Development
• Engineering (including: Civil Engineering, Electro-Technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Finance (including: Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management)
• Sports Administration, Public Administration & Services (including: Firefighting, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Public Management, Traffic Management)
• Town & Regional Planning, Local Economic Development and Tourism, Architectural Technology, Environmental, Water/ Wastewater, Solid Waste

Who can apply

• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be permanently residing within the Drakenstein Municipal area (Gouda, Paarl, Saron, Simondium or Wellington), in the Western Cape province
• Be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above, in 2026
• Be studying or have applied to study at a recognised and accredited Higher Education and Training institution in South Africa

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Most recent academic results (June or September 2025) (certified copy)
• Proof of application or admission at a recognised Higher Education and Training institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Details of course of study duration, scope, tuition fees and banking details (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residence: Drakenstein Municipality’s utility bill (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: certified copy/ affidavit from SAPS if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable)

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
   Drakenstein Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   – Hand delivery: Human Resources Division – Training and Development Civic Centre (Ground Floor, Corporate Services) Berg River Boulevard Paarl

   Download and complete the: Drakenstein Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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 021 807 4503

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

About Drakenstein Municipality

Drakenstein Municipality is a Cape Winelands municipality whose main towns are Paarl and Wellington.