Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – TMDM

The Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, located within the Free State, is a Category C Municipality that makes up a third of the entire province. It consists of six local municipalities, namely Dihlabeng, Maluti-A-Phofung, Mantsopa, Nketoana, Phumelela, and Setsoto.

The municipality got its name from Edwin Thabo Mofutsanyana, a stalwart of the Communist Party of South Africa.

The Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality faces many socio-economic challenges, however, it still proves as a great potential for tourism development due to its scenic beauty and rich culture.
The municipality is also home to the renowned Golden Gate, which can be located on the slopes of the Drakensberg Mountains.
 

ABOUT THE TMDM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Thabo Mofutsanyana area of jurisdiction (Free State). This external bursary programme aims to fund disadvantaged students, pursuing scarce and critical skills studies, within any of the following fields:

  • Agriculture
  • Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
  • Community Water Services and Sanitation (BSc)
  • Disaster Management
  • Environmental and Water Science (BSc)
  • Geography Information Science
  • Tourism
  • Town and Regional Planning
  • Water and Science Technology (National Diploma)
  • Water Resource Management (BSc)
  • other related fields

 

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MORE ABOUT THE TMDM BURSARY PROGRAMME

Successful candidates will be expected to enter a contractual agreement with the Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality, which will include the terms and conditions pertaining to the bursary award.

The Municipality also reserves the right to determine the total amount of bursary awards for the year based on its budget.

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 Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TMDM 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 between the ages of 16 and 35 years old
  • You must reside within the Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality, in the Free State province
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2024
  • You must intend on studying at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must be in financial need
  • You must demonstrate strong academic ability
  • Preference will be given to students from a disadvantaged background
  • Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TMDM BURSARY

Application forms can be collected from TMDM offices, and from Communications Officers at the the following Local Municipalities: Dihlabeng, Maluti A Phofung, Mantsopa, Nketoana, Phumelela and Setsoto.
 

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 certificate
  • Latest academic record, if currently studying
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance into a tertiary institution
  • Proof of residence from a Ward Councilor
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable)
  • Parents or guardians death certificate, if deceased
  • Affidavit if you not have one/ both parents
  • Proof of disability, if applicable (doctors medical note)
  • Motivational letter stating why you think you deserve the award (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: mmadmin@tmdm.gov.za
(Insert the words “TMDM Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).

– Post:
The Municipal Manager’s Office
Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality
1 Mampoi Road,
Old Parliament Building
Phuthaditjhaba
9866
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE TMDM BURSARY

2 February 2024.
(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 Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality directly:
Contact Person 1: Mr. Ti Ranokoli
Tel: 063 138 7371
Email: mmadmin@tmdm.gov.za

Contact Person 2: Mr. M Tshabalala
Tel: 071 687 0048
 

Please do NOT contact the Thabo Mofutsanyane 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 January 2024.

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