Polokwane Municipality Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Permanently reside within the Polokwane Municipality, in Limpopo province
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards your first Degree or National Diploma qualification, in 2026 (i.e. you must NOT have studied another qualification at the same level)
• Be studying or intend on studying at a public University, University of Technology or TVET College in South Africa
• Not be in receipt of any other bursary funding
• Be from a disadvantaged background
• Students with disabilities who meet all the requirements, are encouraged to apply

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric final results/ certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance/ provisional admission at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Parents or guardians ID documents/ death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or letter from employer if employed, affidavit if unemployed, latest financial statements if self-employed, proof of government grant if applicable)
• Proof of residence – original and stamped (Municipal Water utility/ Bank Statement/ confirmation letter from authorized traditional leaders)

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
   Polokwane Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026

   Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the Polokwane Municipality Civic Centre and cluster office (Seshego, Sebayeng, Aganang, Moletjie, Mankweng and Molepo, Chuene, Maja) – Human Resources Development SBU Office 905 & 903, Cnr Landros Mare and Bodenstein Streets.
   Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: – Delivery: Civic Centre Cnr Landross Mare Street and Bodenstein Street 9th floor (Office no 905/ 903 or ground floor) Polokwane 0700
   – Post: P O Box 111 Polokwane 0700

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

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around December. 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 015 023 5068
• Phone 015 290 2344
• Phone 015 290 2029

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

About Polokwane Municipality

Polokwane Municipality, formerly Pietersburg, is the economic hub of Limpopo and part of the Capricorn District.