Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary 2024-2025
About Chris Hani District Municipality:
The Chris Hani District Municipality is a category C municipality located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It comprises six local municipalities: Emalahleni, Engcobo, Enoch Mgijima, Intsika Yethu, Inxuba Yethemba, and Sakhisizwe. The municipality plays a vital role in various economic sectors, including community services, trade, finance, transport, agriculture, manufacturing, and electricity.
About the CHDA Bursary Program:
The Chris Hani Development Agency (CHDA), which is fully owned by the Chris Hani District Municipality, offers bursaries to students who have completed Matric and reside within the local municipal areas listed above. These bursaries are available for students pursuing National Diplomas or BSc degrees in specific fields.
Fields Covered:
- Agriculture: Agronomy, Analytical Chemistry, Animal Science, Crop Science, Horticulture, Pasture Science, Soil Science
- Engineering: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Information Technology: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Systems of Network Administration
- Mining: Mining, Geology
- Waste Management: Environmental Science
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria to qualify for the CHDA Bursary:
- South African citizenship
- Reside within the Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape
- Completed Matric with a minimum overall average of 60%
- Accepted to study one of the specified fields at a South African public university or university of technology
- Financial need (household income not exceeding R15,000 per month)
- Willingness to serve the Chris Hani District Municipality for a period equal to the duration of the bursary, if required
How to Apply:
To apply for the CHDA Bursary, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the CHDA Bursary Application Form, which can be found in PDF format.
- Gather clear copies of the required supporting documents (listed below).
- Submit your application and supporting documents via email to recruitment@chda.org.za, with “CHDA Bursary Application” in the email subject line. Alternatively, you can hand-deliver your application to the Chris Hani Development Agency or local municipal offices (addresses provided in the original message).
Required Supporting Documents:
- South African ID document (certified copy)
- Unabridged birth certificate (certified copy)
- Matric final results (certified copy)
- Matric official NSC certificate (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance to study at a public university or university of technology
- Proof of residence in the Chris Hani District Municipality (e.g., letter from Ward councilor, municipal account, lease agreement)
- Parents/guardians’ ID documents (certified copies)
- Proof of income (payslips, financial statements, sworn affidavits, tax return statements, etc.)
- Death certificates (if applicable)
- Divorce certificate (if parents are divorced)
- Sworn statement (if parents are separated)
Closing Date:
The application deadline for the CHDA Bursary is March 31, at 12:00 PM. Make sure to submit your application before this date to be considered.
Contact Information:
For any inquiries related to this bursary program, you can contact the Chris Hani District Municipality directly during office hours (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday to Friday). Contact persons and their details are provided in the original message.
