Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – NDWEDWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

The Ndwedwe Local Municipality is a Category B municipality, located in the iLembe District, KwaZulu-Natal. The Municipality is located near the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and is the largest of four municipalities found in this area.

The Municipality, although close to urban and economic developments, still remains underdeveloped, poor and disadvantaged, with the main demographic consisting of poor black farming communities.
 

ABOUT THE NDWEDWE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Ndwedwe Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Solomon Mahlangu bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students reside within the Ndwedwe Local Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal), for studies within core and support functions of the municipality, including:

  • Architecture
  • Artisan
  • Civil Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Geology
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Internal Audit and Risk
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Policy Analyst
  • Town and Regional Planning

The bursary was formed in honour of the late Solomon Mahlangu, a South African freedom fighter and anti-apartheid activist who served in the African National Congress (ANC).

Through this, the bursary hopes to provide financial assistance to historically disadvantaged candidates so that they may pursue careers within municipal positions.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE NDWEDWE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration and tuition fees (up to R50 000) and prescribed textbooks (up to R6 000).

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 Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NDWEDWE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

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 reside within the Ndwedwe Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal province
  • You must be from a historically disadvantaged background
  • You must be currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2024
  • You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
  • You must be studying or registered to study at an accredited public or private institution in South Africa (University/ University of Technology or TVET College)
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding or NSFAS
  • Preference will be given to students with a strong academic record or tremendous potential

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NDWEDWE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Ndwedwe Local 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)
  • Latest mid-term results (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance at an institution
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivational letter indicating why you have chose your field of study
  • Proof of residence (must be signed and confirmed by a Ward Councillor)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ death certificate if deceased) (certified copies)

 

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
– Post:
The Municipal Manager
Ndwedwe Local Municipality
Private Bag X503
Ndwedwe
4342

– Hand delivery to any of the below mentioned offices:
Ndwedwe Local Municipality: P100 Road, Ndwedwe
Bhamshela Thusong Service Centre
Sonkombo Thusong Service Centre
Bhamshela Modular Library

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

CLOSING DATE FOR THE NDWEDWE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

22 December 2023.
(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 Ndwedwe Local Municipality directly:
Contact Person: Mrs M G Mthembu
Tel: 032 532 5000
 

Please do NOT contact the Ndwedwe Local 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 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.