Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 17 and 35 years old
• Reside within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality, in the Northern Cape province
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying within the Science field
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric, if studying in a non-Science field
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate Technical or Non-Technical qualification, in 2026
• Be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• Be in financial need and meet the financial means test requirements
• Be from a historically disadvantaged background
• Not be in receipt of any other bursary funding or student loan
• Preference will be given to students from designated groups (i.e. Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDIs))

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
• Full academic record, including most results results/ transcripts, if currently studying
• Proof of tertiary acceptance for 2026
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardian proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)
• Proof of residence (from Joe Morolong offices or tribal office)

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
   • Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary Application Form 2026
   • SASSA grant

   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

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 053 773 9300
• Phone 082 839 2700

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

About Joe Morolong Assmang

Joe Morolong Local Municipality is in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District of the Northern Cape. This bursary is funded with the Assmang mining group.