Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary 2025-2026

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About Cape Agulhas Municipality

Cape Agulhas Municipality, situated at Africa’s southernmost point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet in L’Agulhas within the Overberg District, is a Category B municipality. Encompassing an area of 2400 square km, it includes towns like Napier, Suiderstrand, Struisbaai, Elim, Protem, Bredasdorp, L’Agulhas, Arniston, and Klipdale. With its administration based in Bredasdorp, the municipality’s vision is to provide high-quality services through public ownership, effective governance, and strong partnerships, striving for a secure environment that ensures financial sustainability, socio-economic growth, and a prosperous future for its residents.

Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary 2025-2026

Collaborating with the Provincial Treasury, the Cape Agulhas Bursary is calling for applications for the upcoming academic year. The bursaries are offered within the Cape Agulhas Municipality and are specifically aimed at students pursuing degrees in the following fields:

Accounting
Finance
Internal Audit
Supply Chain Management
Risk Management
Infrastructure and Economics

The bursaries will be awarded for a single academic year to students in need of financial support, provided they have a low combined monthly income. It is important to note that the bursary cannot be used to settle previous loans or clear existing debts.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary, candidates need to meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be a South African citizen residing within Cape Agulhas Municipality and aged between 18 and 25.
Have completed the Senior/Matric examination or an equivalent examination.
Be studying or intending to study in the specified fields at an accredited and registered South African university.
Possess a strong academic record and a genuine interest in community upliftment.
Come from a disadvantaged background and require financial assistance.
Individuals with physical disabilities are also encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

To apply for the bursary programme, follow these steps:

Download the Cape Agulhas External Bursary Application Form and complete it.
Submit your completed application form either by hand delivery or post.

By Hand Delivery:

Cape Agulhas Municipality Van Riebeek Street Old Nedbank Building Bredasdorp 7280

By Post:

Human Resources & Organizational Development Cape Agulhas Municipality P.O. Box 51 Bredasdorp

Note:

Mark your application as “Bursary Application” and place it in the tender box. Applications submitted via fax will not be considered.

Required Documents

Ensure that you submit the following documents to meet the bursary programme’s eligibility criteria:

Certified copies of ID documents
Certified copies of Matric certificates
Academic progress report (if currently studying)
Application/admission proof at a tertiary institution (including course details, tuition fees, study duration, and banking details)
A motivational letter (minimum 400 words) explaining why you should be awarded the bursary
Certified copies of guardians/parents’ IDs
Certified copies of guardians/parents’ total income proof (latest payslip for employed, affidavits for unemployed, pension/grant proof if applicable)
Proof of residence in Cape Agulhas Municipality

It’s important to submit all these documents along with your application form, as missing items may result in disqualification.

Closing Date

The Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary’s closing date is 10 February 2025-2026 at 15:00. Applications submitted after this deadline may be declined by the bursary committee.