Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary

Fields of study

• Civil and Building Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Financial Accounting (CA)
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Maritime Studies
• Town and Regional Planning

Who can apply

• Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
• Reside within the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province
• Be have completed Matric
• Be intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2026
• Be have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
• Meet the tertiary academic requirements of your chosen university
• Be in financial need, with a household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
• Be in financial need, with a household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
• Read and agree to the terms of the bursary policy (.pdf)
• Students from indigent families are encouraged to apply even if their qualifications does not fall under one of the aforementioned categories

Documents you will need

• Application letter (signed and marked for the attention of the Municipal Manager, with an official stamp by respective Ward Councillor)
• Matric final results/ certificate
• Proof of application/ acceptance/ provisional acceptance letter from institution
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of sassa grant if applicable) (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

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via post to: 135 Main Street Flagstaff 4810 Eastern Cape (Attention: Municipal Manager)

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

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

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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.

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

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 039 253 1568

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

About Ingquza Hill Local Municipality

Ingquza Hill Local Municipality is in the OR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape, with Flagstaff and Lusikisiki as its main towns.