Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary 2025-2026
The Greater Letaba Municipality, located in Limpopo, is a Category B Local Municipality known for its diverse topography, population density variances, and variety of vegetation. The Municipality includes 130 rural villages and offers a range of natural resources, nature reserves, and tourist attractions.
Fields Covered
The Greater Letaba Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2024 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies in the following fields:
- Agricultural Science
- Engineering and Built Environment
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Tourism
Payment, Selection, and Agreement
The bursary award will cover all expenses incurred during the period of the bursary agreement between the student and the Greater Letaba Municipality. Payments will be made directly to the candidate’s tertiary institution. Bursaries are awarded based on merit and financial need.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Must reside within the Greater Letaba Municipality, in Limpopo province
- Must have completed Matric
- Must be studying or intend to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above
- Must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University, Technikon, or FET institution in South Africa
- Must have a strong academic record
- Must be in financial need
- Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Application Process
Download and complete the Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Application Form 2024.
Alternatively, application forms can also be collected from municipal sub-offices in Modjadjiskloof (main office), Kgapane, Mokwakwaila, and Senwamokgope.
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Greater Letaba Municipality bursary.
Supporting Documentation
Submit clear copies of the following documents along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate/ final results (certified copy)
- 2023 academic results/ transcripts, if currently studying
- Most recent examination results
- Proof of admission at a tertiary institution
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)
- Parents or guardians proof of joint annual income (sworn affidavit)
- Proof of residence
- Testimonial from a previous school/ higher learning institution/ Traditional Authority
- Motivational letter stating why you deserve the award
Submission Methods
Post: Mayor’s Office, Greater Letaba Municipality, Box 36, Modjadjiskloof, 0835
Hand Delivery: 44 Botha Street, Civic Centre, Modjadjiskloof, 0835
Closing Date
2 February (at 16:00). Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.
Contact Information
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Greater Letaba Municipality directly:
Contact Person: Rabothata Eric
Tel: 015 309 9246 / 015 309 9247 / 015 309 9248
