Rustenburg Municipality Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Rustenburg Local Municipal area, in the North West province (in any of the 45 wards)
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time in 2027
• Be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• Preference will be given to students who have achieved excellent academic results
• Be previously disadvantaged or living with a disability

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric
• Proof of admission or provisionally acceptance from a tertiary institute (on institutions letterhead)
• Proforma/ Invoice from tertiary institute (including cost of tuition, prescribed books and accommodation) (institute must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ pension slip if indigent applicant) (certified copies)
• 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

   Applications must be hand delivered to: Rustenburg Local Municipality Missionary Mpheni House Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive & Beyers Naude Street Rustenburg 2999

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 30 October 2026. 30 October 2026. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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

Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 014 590 3697
• Phone 014 590 3249

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

About Rustenburg Municipality

Rustenburg Local Municipality is in the Bojanala Platinum District of North West, at the centre of the platinum belt.