Lephalale Municipality Bursary

Fields of study

• Financial studies
• Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Town and Regional Planning
• Mining related studies
• Other scarce skills

Who can apply

• Reside within the Lephalale Local Municipality, in Limpopo province
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualifications in one of the fields listed above
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have a consistently strong academic record
• Your parents or guardians must be unemployed or classified as indigent
• Preference will be given to students who have passed Mathematics, Commerce, Physical Science and Technology as main subjects

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Meals

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent statement of results (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of tertiary acceptance and admission, if available (or to be submitted as soon as received)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or income statement if employed, affidavit if unemployed
• Proof of residence
• Motivational letter to support your application (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
   Lephalale Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026

   Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: – Post: The Municipal Manager Lephalale Municipality Private Bag X 136 Lephalale 0555
   – Hand delivery: Civic Centre Corner Joe Slovo & Douwater Avenue Onverwacht Lephalale 0555

   Download and complete the Lephalale Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

   Alternatively, application forms can also be collected from the Civic Centre office or libraries.

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

• Phone 014 762 1446

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

About Lephalale Municipality

Lephalale Local Municipality in Limpopo is a fast-growing area built around coal mining and the Medupi and Matimba power stations.