Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality Bursary

Fields of study

• Agriculture
• Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
• Community Water Services and Sanitation (BSc)
• Disaster Management
• Environmental and Water Science (BSc)
• Geography Information Science
• Human Resources
• Public Administration/ Admin (Bachelors Degree)
• Tourism
• Town and Regional Planning
• Water and Science Technology (National Diploma)
• Water Resource Management (BSc)
• other related fields

Who can apply

• Be between the ages of 16 and 35 years old
• Reside within the Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality, in the Free State province
• Have completed Matric
• Intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
• Intend on studying at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be in financial need
• Demonstrate strong academic ability
• Preference will be given to students who will be first time undergraduates in 2025
• Preference will be given to students from a disadvantaged background
• Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Latest academic record, if currently studying
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance into a tertiary institution
• Proof of residence from a Ward Councilor
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable)
• Affidavit if you not have one/ both parents
• Proof of disability, if applicable (doctors medical note)
• Motivational letter stating why you think you deserve the award (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary 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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   – Post: The Municipal Manager’s Office Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality 1 Mampoi Road, Old Parliament Building Phuthaditjhaba 9866

   Download and complete the TMDM Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

   Alternatively, application forms can be collected from TMDM offices, and from Communications Officers at the the following Local Municipalities: Dihlabeng, Maluti A Phofung, Mantsopa, Nketoana, Phumelela and Setsoto.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. 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

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 063 138 7371
• Phone 071 687 0048

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

About Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality covers the eastern Free State, including Bethlehem, Harrismith and QwaQwa.