Nkangala District Municipality Bursary

Fields of study

• Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Disaster Management
• Environmental Management
• Finance
• Information Technology Engineering (Robotics/ Software Development)
• Law
• Mining Engineering
• Regional/ Town Planning
• Social Sciences

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 17 and 35 years old
• Reside within the Nkangala District Municipality area of jurisdiction, in Mpumalanga province, including the following local municipalities
  • Dr JS Moroka
  • Emakhazeni
  • Emalahleni
  • Steve Tshwete
  • Thembisile Hani
  • Victor Khanye
• Be from a historically disadvantaged background
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited public institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for the 2026 academic year, if enrolled at university
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 50% for the 2026 academic year, if enrolled at TVET college
• Have proven financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R180 000 per annum
• Agree to enter into a contractual agreement with Nkangala Local Municipality

Documents you will need

• ID Document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Most recent academic results/ record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead) (certified copy)
• Proof of achievements/ merit certificates, if applicable
• Parents or guardians ID Documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips or employment letter if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit if self-employed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
• Proof of address (this can be in the form of a water bill, lights, rates, tribal authority letter etc) (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance at an institution (if available)
• Motivational letter to support your application

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

   See the provider's official website for the application form.

   Download and complete the Nkangala District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

   Alternatively, application forms can be collected from one of the municipalities listed below.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 30 October 2026. 30 October 2026 (at 13:30). Late applications are almost never accepted.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 013 249 2049

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

About Nkangala District Municipality

Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga includes Emalahleni, Steve Tshwete, Dr JS Moroka and three other local municipalities.