Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality Bursary

Fields of study

• Agriculture
• Civil Engineering
• Finance Management / Accounting Studies
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Town Planning

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the jurisdiction of Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal province
• Have completed Matric
• Be entering your 1st year of study, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (University) in South Africa
• Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards Municipal Priority Skills

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Books
• Accommodation
• Meals

Documents you will need

• ID document or smart ID card (certified copy)
• Matric Certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution, for the current academic year (on institutions letterhead)
• Copy of course curriculum (indicating the number of years of study, number of modules/subjects to be taken) from the academic institution
• Institutions fee structure and banking details (on institutions letterhead)
• Motivation letter explaining why you should be awarded the bursary and your personal circumstances (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates (certified copy)
• Proof of residence

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
   Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026

   Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: – Post: The Municipal Manager Attention: Mr M.E Mkhize P.O. Box 132 Ixopo 3276
   – Hand delivery: 29 Margaret Street Ixopo KwaZulu-Natal 3276

   Download and complete the Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

   Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the Municipality offices during working hours (Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 16:00).

   Note: the completed application form must be stamped by the Ward Councillor.

   Note: please mark your application “JPP Municipality Bursary 2026”

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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 039 201 0378

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

About Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality

Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality, formerly Ubuhlebezwe, is in the Harry Gwala District of KwaZulu-Natal, around Ixopo.