Knysna Municipality Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Greater Knysna Municipal Area, in the Western Cape province
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification within a scarce skills sector, in 2025
• Studying or intend on studying at a SAQA accredited tertiary or TVET institution in South Africa
• Preference will be given to students in financial need and those from historically disadvantaged communities

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees (partial cover)
• Book allowance (up to a certain amount)
• Examination fee
• Accommodation (if students can prove they need it)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter
• Matric latest results/ certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent College/ University or tertiary results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution, for the 2025 academic year (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, pension advice if on pension, proof of grant if applicable) (certified copies)
• Proof of residence
• Institutions banking details (on institutions letterhead)

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 in either of the following ways: – Post: P.O. Box 21 Knysna 6570
   – Hand delivery: Mayor’s Office Clyde Street Knysna Western Cape South Africa 6570

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

   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.

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

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 044 302 6386

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

About Knysna Municipality

Knysna Municipality governs Knysna and surrounding towns on the Garden Route in the Western Cape.