LGSETA Bursary South Africa 2025

The LGSETA Bursary programme is a type of financial assistance that is offered to deserving students who apply for it. It is intended for students who wish to further their education in various courses which are in line with the local government required skills. This bursary is funded by the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) with the aim of nurturing talent and foster skills.

The authority also intends using the bursary to promote youth employability and produce a skilled workforce who understands the dynamics of the local government context. Discussed in this article is eligibility, fields of study, bursary amount, application procedure, closing date and all you must know before you apply.

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ABOUT THE LGSETA

The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) is a Skills Development Levies Act institution and was established in terms of the LGSETA Act, No. 56 of 1998. It plays the central role of fostering training and skills development for the employees of local government.

The organization deals with practical implementation of human resource development goal, which provides necessary skills to the workforce in order to provide communities with effective and efficient services. Cooperating in educational projects, such as bursaries, LGSETA is planning to produce competent personnel to contribute to the improvement of the local governance.

LGSETA BURSARY FIELDS OF STUDY

You must be pursuing one of the following study programmes to qualify for the bursary:

• Accounting/ Financial Accounting/ Management Accounting/ Accounting Science (Honours/ Bachelor)
• City/ Regional Planning/ City Planning and Urban Design/ Urban and Regional Planning/ Town and Regional Planning/ Development Planning (Masters)
• Civil Engineering (N4, N5 & N6)
• Civil Engineering (specialisations: Environmental; Construction Management; Water; Transport; and Urban Engineering) (Bachelor/ Diploma)
• Civil Engineering Technologist (specialisations: Environmental; Construction Management; Water; Transport; and Urban Engineering) (Bachelor/ Diploma)
• Computer Science/ Computer Science and Information Systems/ Computer Science and Information Technology (Honours/ Bachelor)
• Disaster Management (Masters)
• Electrical Engineering (N4, N5 & N6)
• Electrical Engineering (Honours/ Bachelor/ Advanced Diploma)
• Engineering Management (Master of Engineering)
• Honours/ Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor in Environmental Management/ Environmental Science in Disaster Risk Reduction/ Environmental Planning and Development/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Health
• Financial Management (N4, N5 & N6)
• Information Technology related/ Information Technology in Support Services/ Information Technology Management (Honours/ Bachelor/ Advanced Diploma)
• Information Technology (NCV)
• Public Accountability (Advanced Diploma)
• Public Administration/ Public Administration and Management/ Adaptive Leadership (Advanced Diploma/ Honours/ Bachelor)
• Public Management (N4, N5 & N6)
• Supply Chain Management/ Logistics and Supply Chain/ Supply Chain and Operations Management/ Public Procurement Management/ Public Procurement Policy and Regulation (Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor)
• Town and Regional Planning/ Urban and Regional Planning (Advanced Diploma/ Postgraduate Diploma)
• Town and Regional Planning/ Urban and Regional Planning (Honours/ Bachelor/ Post Graduate Diploma)

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LGSETA BURSARY ALLOWANCE – HOW MUCH DOES IT PAY?

The amount paid may vary each year depending on fees charged by each university or university of technology. Below are expenses that gets paid by the LGSETA to successful applicants:

• Tuition Fees
• Accommodation
• Books/Study Materials
• Living Allowance

LGSETA BURSARY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be considered for the bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria of eligibility:

• Applicants must be South African citizens or a permanent residents in South Africa
• Applicants must be currently in Grade 12 or have completed Grade 12
• Applicants must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards one of the above qualifications in 2025
• Applicants must be studying or accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET Institution)
• Only unemployed applicants will be considered

HOW TO APPLY FOR LGSETA BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online via LGSETA Bursary Application 2025 to be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Below is the list of documents that must accompany your application:

• Certified copy of your ID Document.
• If you are in your first year at an institution, include a certified copy of your Grade 12 results, and
  continuing students must include previous year academic results.
• Attach highest grade and qualification achieved including results.
• Attach proof of registration
• Fee structure (Quotation, Account statement or invoice from the institution), books and residence costs.
• Proof of Income/ Affidavit (for unemployed), and certified ID copies of parent/guardian.

LGSETA BURSARY CLOSING DATE

The deadline for all applications is 30 November 2024. Late application will not be considered.

Make sure that you application reaches LGSETA before or on the date above, late applications will not be considered.

*Missed the deadline? Don’t worry! Browse our Bursaries open all year round and submit your funding application asap!

BURSARY PROVIDER’S CONTACT DETAILS

If you have queries relating to this funding opportunity, please contact LGSETA directly using the following details:

• Email address: bursaryapp@lgseta.org.za

In case you have missed the deadline for the Toyota Bursary, don’t worry! Explore other bursary opportunities currently open for applications here: https://grads24.co.za/bursary-alerts/

Grads24 regularly update bursary listings to bring you the latest opportunities—this article was last updated in February 2025.

LGSETA BURSARY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Who is eligible to apply for the LGSETA bursary?
   The bursary is open to applications from South African citizens who intend pursuing undergraduate qualifications as set out by the LGSETA. You can read about these under the fields of study section above.
2. Which study fields are considered for the bursary for 2025 academic year?
   The bursary accepts applications from students interested in studies like Public Administration, Local Government, Environmental Management and Social work among others.
3. How much does the LGSETA bursary pay as annual allowance?
   The bursary caters for tuition fees, accommodation, books as well as living allowances. Students who get invited for the internships programme earn a stipend.
4. When is the closing date for the LGSETA Bursary?
   All applications must be submitted before or on 8 November 2024
5. Is it possible for students who are taking only a few courses, part-time to apply for the bursary?
   This is a full-time bursary for undergraduate students only. Postgraduate students will not be assisted on this financial support scheme

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About the Author:

Mr. Percy Mncwango is a seasoned  education writer with over 10 years of experience in creating high-ranking articles that provide valuable guidance for students seeking university funding. As a graduate of the University of Cape Town Business School, Percy combines deep knowledge and personal experience to help students succeed. He has received bursaries from Nampak, Telkom, and the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoD). Percy’s  educational background, which includes Richtec TVET, Mangosuthu University of Technology, and UCT GSB, equips him with a unique perspective that enriches his SEO-optimized content and resonates with aspiring scholars.