Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary

Fields of study

• Analytical Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Developmental Studies
• Disaster Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Management
• Finance
• Horticulture
• Law
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microbiology
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Water and Sanitation

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
• Reside within the Emalahleni Local Municipality, in Mpumalanga province
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2026
• Be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at an accredited public Institution of Higher learning in South Africa (University or TVET College)
• Be in financial need
• Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final report and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric statement of results/ certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if already studying (certified copy)
• Proof of provisional acceptance into a tertiary institution
• Achievements or merit certificates (certified copy)
• Proof of residence
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable) (certified copies)
• Motivational letter stating why you deserve the Bursary award

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 submitted to the Youth Development Unit: Emalahleni Local Municipality Civic Centre, 2nd Floor (Youth Development Unit) Corner Mandela and Street eMalahleni 1035

   Download and complete the Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 (.docx)

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

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around November. 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 013 690 6411

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

About Emalahleni Local Municipality

Emalahleni Local Municipality in Mpumalanga includes eMalahleni (Witbank), Ogies and Ga-Nala, in the heart of the coal belt.