Are you a student residing within the Dr. AB Xuma Local Municipality and looking for financial aid?
The Dr. AB Xuma Local Municipality invites all eligible students to apply for its annual bursary program.
Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality Bursary Details
Bursary Name: Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality Bursary
Provider: Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality
Eligible Fields:
- Agricultural Studies (Degree/ National Diploma)
- Engineering Studies: Civil and Building (Degree/ National Diploma)
- Town and Regional Planning (Degree/ National Diploma)
Application Deadline: Closed on 25 October 2024
Funding Amount: Not specified
Apply Here: Application forms can be collected from the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipal Offices (Skills Development Office) or the Office of the Speaker.
About the Bursary Provider
Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality, formerly Engcobo Municipality, is located in the Chris Hani District in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
The name “Ngcobo” originates from the isiXhosa language and refers to a type of sweet grass native to the region.
Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality Bursary Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria before applying:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must permanently reside within Dr AB Xuma Local Municipal area (Eastern Cape)
- Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Must be studying or intending to study towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the listed fields
- Must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Bursary recipients will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with the Municipality
How to Apply
Students who wish to apply must collect an application form from the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipal Offices (Skills Development Office) or the Office of the Speaker.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents with your completed application form:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of Matric final results/certificate (if Matric has been completed)
- Certified copy of Matric interim/June results (if currently in Matric)
- Proof of enrolment or acceptance at a recognized tertiary institution
- Estimated costs per subject for the 2025 academic year (provided by the institution)
- Requirements for subject combinations to obtain the qualification (provided by the institution)
- Most recent exam results and testimonials
- Certified copies of parents’/guardians’ ID documents or death certificates if deceased
- Affidavit if you do not have one or both parents
- Proof of household income (recent payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)
- Proof of residence within the Municipality
Applications must be hand-delivered or posted to: Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality
58 Union Street, Engcobo, 5050.
Application Deadline & Contact Details
Closing Date: 25 October 2024 (at 16:30)
Contact Person: Skills Development Facilitator
Tel: 047 548 5632
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By spreading the word, you can help more students benefit from the municipality’s commitment to investing in the region’s future.