Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary

Looking for a bursary that funds national diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees and postgraduate studies? You have come to the right place. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary program is now accepting applications for the 2024 academic year.

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary - 2024

About Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary Program aims to address the skills shortage in critical areas within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, to provide financial support to academically deserving students who are financially disadvantaged and to contribute to the development of a more diverse and representative workforce in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.

FIELD OF STUDY

The bursary programme is open to students who want to pursue OR are pursuing undergraduate/postgraduate qualification in the following fields:

• Internal Auditing (Bachelors Degree)
• Journalism (Diploma)
• Business Administration (Masters)
• Business Administration (Postgraduate Diploma)
• Horticulture (National Diploma)
• Human Resource Management (Advanced Diploma)
• Development Finance (Postgraduate Diploma)
• Electrical Engineering (National Diploma)
• Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Graphic Design (Bachelors Degree)
• Bachelor of Arts General
• Bachelor of Law
• Human Settlement Management (Bachelor of Administration)
• Safety Management (National Diploma)
• Visual Communication Design (Bachelor of Arts)
• Marketing (Bachelor of Business Administration)
• Mechatronics (Bachelors Degree)
• Public Administration (Postgraduate Diploma)
• Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Computer Science (Bachelor’s Degree)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

To qualify for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric OR in matric (class of 2023)
• You must be studying or intend to to study full time towards the above mentioned qualifications.
• You must be studying or intend to study at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa.
• You must be unemployed and have a proven financial need
• You must have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% in the 2023 academic year
• You must have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% for the required subjects aligned with the qualification that you are studying towards, among the above listed
• You must reside within Gqeberha, Kariega and Despatch, in the Eastern Cape Province

NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY COVERS:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Book fees

NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Your certified ID Document
• Certified matric statement or certificate
• Grade 12 mid-year results (if currently in matric)
• Acceptance Letter
• Your parents or guardians certified ID copies (if applicant is under 18)
• 1 (one) page motivational letter of 500 to 1000 words on why you should be awarded the bursary
• Proof of Residence
• Course outline for duration of qualification
• Course timetable for duration of qualification
• Quotation from institution for all study-related expenses

Note: Your documents should not be older than 6 months. 

How to apply for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary - 2024

 To apply for this amazing opportunity, follow these easy steps below: 

Step 1: Download the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary Form HERE

Step 2: Fill the application form and attach the supporting documents 

Step 3: Applications must be delivered to the following address:

Skills Development and Employment Equity
15th floor
Starport Building
Govan Mbeki Avenue
Gqeberha

CLOSING DATE:

The closing date for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary  is on the 23rd of January 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. For more information visit the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality website HERE.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality:

Tel: 041 506 2886

Email: [email protected]

I encourage all eligible students to apply for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary. This is a valuable opportunity to make your dreams come true.