| Application Status | Open |
| Closing Date | 27 November 2026 |
| Bursary Provider | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Bursary Programme Full Name | Emalahleni Local Municipality External Bursary Scheme |
| Study Level | Full-time undergraduate |
| Academic Year | 2027 |
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?
- HOW DO I CONTACT EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY COVER?
The Emalahleni Local Municipality External Bursary Scheme supports full-time undergraduate studies at public South African universities and TVET colleges. For the 2027 academic year, priority is given to the following fields:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Analytical Chemistry
- Horticulture
- Microbiology
- Environmental Management
- Law
- Water and Sanitation
- Disaster Management
- Information Technology (Software Development)
- Finance
- Architecture
- Social Science
- Developmental Studies
Related bursary opportunities:
- See similar Government Bursaries and Scholarships in South Africa
- See simiar Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships available
- See Bursaries Still Open for Applications for year 2027
WHAT ARE THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Reside within the jurisdiction of Emalahleni Local Municipality.
- Be from a historically disadvantaged background.
- Demonstrate proven financial need as determined by the household threshold.
- Intend to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at a public South African university or TVET college.
- Be a first-time applicant.
- Complete the prescribed bursary application form in full.
- Submit all required supporting documents.
Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will be expected to enter into an agreement with Emalahleni Local Municipality.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?
Applications are completed by downloading the prescribed Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2027. Completed form with the required documents must be returned to the following address:
Youth Development Unit
Emalahleni Local Municipality
Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
Cnr. Mandela & Street
eMalahleni
1035
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?
- Certified copy of South African Identity Document.
- Certified copy of Grade 11 report if currently in Grade 12.
- Certified copy of statement of results if Grade 12 has been completed.
- Certified copy of academic record if currently in the second or third year of higher education.
- Certified copies of achievement or merit certificates.
- Proof of residence stating the applicant’s full name and surname.
- Proof of financial need, such as payslips or an affidavit stating financial need.
- Provisional acceptance letter from a South African public university or TVET college.
- Completed Emalahleni Local Municipality bursary application form.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY?
27 November 2026.
Late applications wil be rejected.
HOW DO I CONTACT EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ABOUT THE BURSARY?
For enquiries about the Emalahleni Local Municipality External Bursary Scheme, applicants can contact Mr R. T. Nkosi:
- Telephone: 013 690 6411
- Email: Nkosirtt@emalahleni.gov.za
ABOUT EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Emalahleni Local Municipality is a local government authority in Mpumalanga. Through its External Bursary Scheme, the municipality provides financial assistance to qualifying local residents pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at public South African universities and TVET colleges.