Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary

The Hessequa Local Municipality in partnership with the Provincial Treasury is inviting students to apply for their bursary program for the 2024 academic year. Applicants have until 31 January 2024 to submit their applications.

HESSEQUA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY - 2024

About the Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary

The aim of the Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary programme is to support students who are performing academically, have a real interest in uplifting and changing the community for the better and who shows the potential but do not have the financial means to study towards a degree. Students from historically disadvantaged groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bursaries will be allocated for a period of one (1) year.

FIELD OF STUDY

The bursary programme is open to students who are pursuing or want to pursue an undergraduate qualification in the following fields:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Supply Chain Management
• Internal Audit
• Risk Management
• Economics
• Infrastructure 
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HESSEQUA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

To qualify for the Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be between 17 and 35 years of age
• Must have completed Matric 
• Must reside within the Hessequa Municipality area, in Western Cape. 
• Must be studying/intend on studying in the above qualifications in 2024.
• Must be registered at a South African accredited higher education institution 
• Must have a STRONG academic record.
• Must not be a beneficiary of any other funding including NSFAS
• Must demonstrate financial need 
• Disabled students and students from previously disadvantaged groups are invited to apply

HESSEQUA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Certified copy of matric certificate/statement 
• Comprehensive CV
• Proof of registration at an accredited tertiary institution
• Certified copy of Identity Document (not older than 3 months)
• Proof of residential address (municipal account)
• Proof of income of both parents/guardians (latest payslips if employed and affidavit if unemployed etc)
• If disabled, a letter from a medical doctor confirming permanent disability

How to apply for the Hessequa Municipality Bursary - 2024

Interested students can follow these easy steps to apply for the Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary. 

1. Obtain the application form at the Hessequa Municipal office during normal office hours or download the form HERE. 
2. Complete the application form and gather all the required documents. 
3. Send the application form and required documents via email or post

Email: [email protected]

OR

Post: 

Hessequa Municipality

Human Resources

PO Box 29

Riversdale

6670

CLOSING DATE:

The closing date for the Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary is on the 31st of January 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information visit the Hessequa Municipality website. Should you not receive a response 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact Juandrè Delport:

Tel: 028 713 8100

Apply before the deadline and don't forget to share this post with friends and family. Good Luck with your application!