Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Bursary 2024-2025
About Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality:
Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality is situated in Limpopo and is one of the five local municipalities within the Mopani District. It is known for attractions such as the Kruger National Park, the Letaba Ranch Game Conservancy, game farms, and Eiland Resort and Spa. The municipality covers a large geographical area, with a significant portion dedicated to agriculture, including game and citrus farming. The municipality’s mission is to provide socio-economic infrastructure that fosters an environment conducive to manufacturing, agriculture, agro-processing, retail, sports, and mining.
Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Bursary Program:
Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality is offering external mayoral bursaries for the 2024-2025 academic year to students residing within the Ba-Phalaborwa municipal area. The bursaries will fund undergraduate Bachelor Degrees, National Diplomas, and TVET Diplomas, with a preference for fields including Commerce, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Town and Regional Planning. However, students pursuing studies in other fields may also apply.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Aged between 16 and 35 years old
- Residing within the Ba-Phalaborwa municipal area, Limpopo
- Completed Matric
- Planning to study or already enrolled in an undergraduate qualification for 2024-2025, preferably in the specified fields
- Studying or accepted at a recognized and accredited South African public institution (University, University of Technology, or TVET College)
- Not having previously received any other bursary funding or NSFAS funding
- Strong academic record
- Unemployed
- Financially needy
- No criminal record
- Preference given to disadvantaged students
How to Apply:
To apply for the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Bursary, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Bursary Application Form in PDF format.
- Submit clear copies of the required supporting documentation along with your completed application form. The following documents are compulsory, and missing items may disqualify your application:
- South African ID document (certified copy)
- Matric final results/certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent academic transcript or qualification if currently studying (certified copy)
- Achievements/qualification (certified copy)
- Letter of acceptance at an institution (on institution’s letterhead)
- Motivational letter to support your application
- Parents or guardians’ proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased, affidavit if you do not have one or both parents)
- Proof of residence (water or lights account/testimonial from a traditional leader/letter from a Ward councillor)
- Submit your application to the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Vacancy Box at the following address:Civic Centre Nelson Mandela Drive Phalaborwa 1390
Please note that applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
Closing Date:
The closing date for the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Bursary is 30 November. Make sure to submit your application before this date to be considered.
Contact Information:
For inquiries related to this bursary program, contact Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality directly at:
- Tel: 015 780 6300
