Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Alfred Nzo District Municipality is located in the northeastern part of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Named after Alfred Baphethuxolo Nzo, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and former African National Congress secretary-general, this district is known for its rural character and beautiful landscapes. It includes key towns like Mount Ayliff and Mount Frere and serves as a hub for rural development within the region.

The district’s economy largely depends on agriculture, forestry, and small-scale trade, with ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, healthcare, and education services for its communities.
 

ABOUT THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Alfred Nzo District Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Alfred Nzo municipal area (Eastern Cape), for studies within the following scarce and critical skills fields of study:

  • Civil Engineering (National Diploma)
  • Community Water Services and Sanitation (BSc)
  • Disaster Management (Degree / National Diploma)
  • Environmental and Water Science (BSc)
  • Geographic Information System (Degree / National Diploma)
  • Graphic Art/ Design (Degree / National Diploma)
  • Marine Engineering (National Diploma)
  • Mechanical Engineering (Degree / National Diploma)
  • Town/ Urban and Regional Planning (Degree / National Diploma)
  • Water and Science Technology (National Diploma)
  • Water Resource Management (BSc)

 

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MORE ABOUT THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION & CONTRACT

Successful bursary recipients will receive feedback by 28 February 2025 at the latest. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Students will enter into a contractual agreement within the municipality, which contains all the general provisions related to the bursary.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must reside within the Alfred Nzo jurisdiction area, in the Eastern Cape Province
  • You must be between the ages of 16 and 35 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric (in 2024) or have completed Matric
  • You must intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
  • You must intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must be in financial need
  • Preference will be given to disadvantaged students

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the following locations: ANDM offices and local municipalities (within Mbizana, Ntabankulu, umzimvubu and Matatiele) and Ward Councilors.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Alfred Nzo District Municipality bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance to study at a recognised tertiary institution (certified copy)
  • Proof of residence from your Ward Councillor
  • Parents proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)
  • Motivational letter indicating why you should be considered for the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

 

Applications must be posted to:
The Senior Manager Corporate Services
Alfred Nzo District Municipality
ERF 1400 Ntsizwa Street
Private Bag X 511
Mount Ayliff
4735

Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

14 February 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Alfred Nzo District Municipality directly:
Human Resource Development Section
Contact People: Ms AN Zibobo / Ms N Mabunzi
Tel: 039 254 5112 / 039 254 5125
 

Please do NOT contact the Alfred Nzo District Municipality if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in November 2024.

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