Vhembe District Municipality Bursary

Executive Mayor of the Vhembe District, Cllr. Freda Nkondo invites disadvantaged students who are pursuing or intend to pursue different fields of study at South African tertiary institutions to apply for the Vhembe District Municipality bursary program for the 2024 academic year.

Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary - 2024 

About the District Municipality Bursary

The bursary program prioritizes students residing within the Vhembe District. This not only ensures resources are directed towards local communities but also encourages graduates to return and contribute their skills and knowledge to the district's development. By targeting disadvantaged students, the program aims to create a more equitable education landscape and provide opportunities for those who might otherwise face barriers to accessing higher education. This fosters a more inclusive and diverse society with a wider range of perspectives and contributions.

FIELDS COVERED 

The Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral bursary covers the following fields:

• Administration and Management
• Agriculture
• Business and Finance
• Engineering
• Environmental and Disaster Management
• Information Technology
• Media
• Regional and Town Planning
• Tourism
• Water and Waste Management
• Youth and Developmental

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VHEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY MAYORAL BURSARY

To qualify for the Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be from a disadvantaged background.
• Must be studying or intend to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within the Vhembe district.
• Must be studying or intend to study towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above.
• Must have completed Matric.
• Must reside within the Vhembe District area (Limpopo province)

VHEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY MAYORAL BURSARY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Applicants must submit the following required documents with their application:

• Certified copy of Matric final results/ certificate
• Certified copies of Parents or guardians ID documents
• Applicant certified copy of ID document
• Full academic record, if currently studying
• Parents or guardians proof of income: submit latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed. 
• Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at a tertiary institutions 
• Proof of residence from SANCO/ Head Man/ Civic

How to apply for the Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary - 2024

Follow these easy steps to apply online for the Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary for the 2024 academic year.

Click HERE to download the Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary Application Form 
Print and Fill in the application form. Ensure that you complete all the necessary section
Attach the supporting documents and post the form to:

The Municipal Manager

Private Bag x5006

Thohoyandou

0950

NOTE: Alternatively, application forms can be collected from local municipalities in;

• Musina
• Makhado
• Thulamela
• Collins Chabane.

CLOSING DATE:

The closing date for the Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary is on the 25th of January 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral:

TEL: 015 960 2008 / 015 960 2012

NOTE: You can call from Monday to Friday 07:45 to 16:30

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