Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary 2025

Are you a student residing in Gqeberha, Kariega, or Despatch looking for financial aid?

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) invites all eligible students to apply for its annual bursary program.

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary 2025 Details

Bursary Name: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary 2025

Provider: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

Eligible Fields:

• Bachelor of Arts General
• Bachelor of Law
• Business Administration (Masters)
• Business Administration (Postgraduate Diploma)
• Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Computer Science (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Development Finance (Postgraduate Diploma)
• Electrical Engineering (National Diploma)
• Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Graphic Design (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Horticulture (National Diploma)
• Human Resource Management (Advanced Diploma)
• Human Settlement Management (Bachelor of Administration)
• Internal Auditing (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Journalism (Diploma)
• Marketing (Bachelor of Business Administration)
• Mechatronics (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Public Administration (Postgraduate Diploma)
• Safety Management (National Diploma)
• Visual Communication Design (Bachelor of Arts)

Application Deadline: Not yet announced

Funding Amount: Covers registration fees, tuition fees, and book fees

Apply Here: Applications must be delivered to the Skills Development and Employment Equity office, 15th floor, Starport Building, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha.

About the Bursary Provider

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBM) was established in 2001 and is one of South Africa’s eight metropolitan municipalities. 

Named after Nelson Mandela, the municipality is located in the Eastern Cape, covering Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch, and surrounding rural areas. 

The municipality’s bursary program aims to support academically deserving students with financial needs while addressing critical skills shortages within its jurisdiction.

Eligibility Requirements for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bursary

You must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a South African citizen
2. Reside in Gqeberha, Kariega, or Despatch
3. Have completed Matric
4. Be studying or intending to study full-time in 2025 in one of the listed fields
5. Have been accepted at a recognized public university in South Africa
6. Have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% in 2023
7. Have obtained at least 60% in the required subjects for their chosen qualification
8. Be unemployed
9. Demonstrate financial need (supporting evidence required)

How to Apply

1. Download and complete the application form (once available for 2025).
2. Prepare the following required documents:
   • Certified copy of ID document
   • Certified copy of Matric final results/certificate
   • Proof of acceptance from a public university
   • Course outline and timetable for the qualification
   • Institution quotation for study-related expenses
   • Motivation letter (500-1000 words)
   • Certified ID copies of parents/guardians (if under 18)
   • Proof of residence (e.g., account statement or affidavit from ward councilor)
   • Certification of all documents must be within the last 6 months.
3. Submit your application in person to:
   • Skills Development and Employment Equity
   • 15th floor, Starport Building, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha

Application Deadline & Contact Details

The deadline for 2025 applications has not yet been announced. Stay updated by checking with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.

For inquiries, contact:
Contact Person: Ms. Zodwa Jikeka
Tel: 041 506 2886
Email: zmaqoqa@mandelametro.gov.za

This bursary provides a great opportunity for local students to access higher education. 

Keep an eye out for the application deadline, gather your documents, and apply. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future.