Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary

Fields of study

• Civil Engineering (National Diploma)
• Disaster Management (National Diploma / Degree)
• Environmental and Water Science (BSc), Community Water Services and Sanitation (BSc), Water Resource Management (BSc), Water and Science Technology (National Diploma)
• Geographic Information System (National Diploma / Degree)
• Graphic Art / Design (National Diploma / Degree)
• Marine Engineering (National Diploma)
• Mechanical Engineering (National Diploma / Degree)
• Mechatronics (BSc Eng)
• Town / Urban and Regional Planning (National Diploma / Degree)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Alfred Nzo jurisdiction area, in the Eastern Cape Province
• Be between the ages of 16 and 35 years old
• Have completed Matric
• Intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Be in financial need
• Preference will be given to disadvantaged students

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of enrolment or acceptance to study at a recognised tertiary institution (certified copy)
• Proof of residence from your Ward Councillor
• Parents proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)
• Motivational letter indicating why you should be considered for the bursary (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
   Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026

   Applications must be posted to: The Senior Manager Corporate Services Alfred Nzo District Municipality ERF 1400 Ntsizwa Street Private Bag X 511 Mount Ayliff 4735

   Download and complete the Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

   Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the following locations: ANDM offices and local municipalities (within Mbizana, Ntabankulu, umzimvubu and Matatiele) and Ward Councilors.

   Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.

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

• Phone 039 254 5112
• Phone 039 254 5125

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

About Alfred Nzo District Municipality

Alfred Nzo District Municipality is in the north-east of the Eastern Cape and is named after anti-apartheid leader Alfred Nzo.