Knysna Municipality Bursary

Applications for Knysna Municipality Mayoral Bursary Fund are open for the 2024 academic year. Interested individuals have until 09 February 2024 to apply. 

Knysna Municipality Bursary - 2024

About the Knysna Municipality Bursary

The Knysna Municipality Bursary was established to support students in the Knysna Municipal District who are struggling to pay for their higher education. The bursary concentrates on scarce skills qualifications such as science and engineering to encourage the development of a competent and skilled labour force in the town and the larger community.

FIELD OF STUDY

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

• Science
• Engineering 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

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

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have completed Matric, or in Matric in 2023.
• Must be studying/intend on studying in the above listed qualifications in 2024.
• Must be accepted or provisionally accepted at a South African accredited higher education institution, including TVET colleges. 
• Must reside within the Greater Knysna Municipality, in the Western Cape 
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Preference will be given to applicants that are from disadvantaged communities. 

 KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY COVERS:

• Registration fee
• Portion of tuition fees (not a full bursary)
• Capped book allowance
• Examination fees
• May include accommodation (where a proven need exists).

 Note: The bursary award is partial and will only cover a certain percentage of the above expenses. 

KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Certified copy of South African ID of Applicant
• Certified copy of Matric certificate/statement  
• Latest academic record (if currently studying)
• Proof of acceptance for 2024 academic year.
• Proof of ALL household income  (payslips not older than 3 months) If members of household are unemployed; Affidavit confirming unemployment OR Proof of state grant (e.g. SASSA letter).
• Banking details of institution on institutions letterhead.
• Proof of residence 

How to apply for the Knysna Municipality Bursary - 2024

Interested applicants should follow these easy steps to apply for the Knysna Municipality Bursary.

• Download the Knysna Municipality Bursary Form HERE
• Complete the form and attach the required documents
• Submit the bursary application form and all the required documents via post or hand delivery.

Hand Delivery:

Mayor’s Office

Clyde Street

Knysna

6570

Western Cape

South Africa

Post: 

P.O. Box 21

Knysna

6570

CLOSING DATE:

The closing date for the Knysna Municipality Bursary is on the 09th February 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information visit the Knysna Municipality website.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact the Mayor's Office:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 044 302 6386

Apply now before the closing date. Don’t forget to share this post with friends and family. Good luck with your application!