Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBM), formed in 2001, is one of South Africa’s eight metropolitan municipalities. The “Category A” municipality was named in honour of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s former President.

The NMBM, situated within the Eastern Cape, on the shores of Algoa Bay, covers Port Elizabeth, as well as the neighbouring towns Despatch and Uitenhage and nearby rural area.
 

ABOUT THE NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is inviting students to apply for their External Bursary Programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Gqeberha, Kariega and Despatch, for studies within the following fields (which have been identified as scarce and critical skills by the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA)):

  • Bachelor of Arts General
  • Bachelor of Law
  • Business Administration (Masters)
  • Business Administration (Postgraduate Diploma)
  • Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
  • Computer Science (Bachelor’s Degree)
  • Development Finance (Postgraduate Diploma)
  • Electrical Engineering (National Diploma)
  • Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
  • Graphic Design (Bachelors Degree)
  • Horticulture (National Diploma)
  • Human Resource Management (Advanced Diploma)
  • Human Settlement Management (Bachelor of Administration)
  • Internal Auditing (Bachelors Degree)
  • Journalism (Diploma)
  • Marketing (Bachelor of Business Administration)
  • Mechatronics (Bachelors Degree)
  • Public Administration (Postgraduate Diploma)
  • Safety Management (National Diploma)
  • Visual Communication Design (Bachelor of Arts)

 

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MORE ABOUT THE NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees and book fees.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s External Bursary Programme is aimed at providing academic funding to academically deserving students with a financial need. The bursary aims to address the priority skills and qualifications within the Municipalities areas.

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 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NELSON MANDELA BAY 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 must be a South African citizen
  • You must reside within Gqeberha, Kariega and Despatch, in the Eastern Cape Province
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2024
  • You must have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% in the 2023 academic year
  • You must have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% for the required subjects aligned with the qualification that you are studying towards, among the above listed
  • You must be unemployed
  • You must have a proven financial need (evidence will be required from shortlisted applicants)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE THE NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Nelson Mandela Bay 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 final results/ certificate (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance to a public university (on institutions letterhead)
  • Course outline for duration of qualification
  • Course timetable for duration of qualification
  • Quotation from institution for all study-related expenses
  • Motivation letter to support your application (between 500 and 1000 words) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents, if you are under 18 (certified copies)
  • Proof of residence (account statement or affidavit from ward councillor)

Note: documents must have been certified within the last 6 months.
 

Applications must be delivered to the following address:
Skills Development and Employment Equity
15th floor
Starport Building
Govan Mbeki Avenue
Gqeberha
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE THE NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

31 January 2024 (at 16:00) (extension).
(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 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality directly:
Contact person: Ms. Zodwa Jikeka
Tel: 041 506 2886
Email: zmaqoqa@mandelametro.gov.za
 

Please do NOT contact the Nelson Mandela Bay 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 January 2024.

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.