Alfred Nzo Municipality Bursary

If you are looking for a bursary to fund your 2025 studies, apply for the The Alfred Nzo Municipality bursary. This bursary aims to provide financial assistance to students residing within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, helping them pursue their academic dreams and contribute to the development of the region. The bursary applications are open until 14 February 2025.

Alfred Nzo Municipality Bursary - 2025 Online Applications 

About the Alfred Nzo Municipality Bursary:

The Alfred Nzo Municipality Bursary seeks to address educational inequality by offering financial assistance to deserving students from disadvantaged communities within the Alfred Nzo Municipal Area. By empowering these students to pursue their studies at accredited higher education institutions, the programme plays a pivotal role in fostering socio-economic development in the region.

This bursary specifically focuses on funding students in scarce and critical fields that align with the municipality's developmental goals. These fields are strategically chosen to address the skills gap, ensuring that the beneficiaries not only uplift themselves and their families but also contribute to the overall growth and sustainability of the municipality. Through this initiative, the Alfred Nzo Municipality is investing in building a skilled workforce that will drive innovation, improve service delivery, and promote long-term prosperity for the community.

FIELD OF STUDY

The bursary programme is open to students who want to pursue an undergraduate qualification in the following fields:

• Disaster Management (Degree / National Diploma)
• Mechanical Engineering (Degree / National Diploma)
• Town/ Urban and Regional Planning (Degree / National Diploma)
• Environmental and Water Science (BSc)
• Water and Science Technology (National Diploma)
• Water Resource Management (BSc)
• Geographic Information System (Degree / National Diploma)
• Graphic Art/ Design (Degree / National Diploma)
• Civil Engineering (National Diploma)
• Community Water Services and Sanitation (BSc)
• Marine Engineering (National Diploma)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ALFRED NZO MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

To qualify for the Alfred Nzo Municipality Bursary you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be between 16 and 35 years of age.
• Must have completed Matric 
• Must intend to study one of the above listed qualifications 
• Must intend to study at a public university in South Africa.
• Must be residing within the Alfred Nzo Municipality region (Eastern Cape)
• Must have a STRONG academic promise 
• Must demonstrate financial need 

ALFRED NZO MUNICIPALITY BURSARY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Certified copy of South African ID 
• Certified copy of Matric certificate/statement
• Proof of Residence from local ward Councillor 
• Acceptance letter 
• Parents proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable)
• Copy of death certificate if one or both parents of applicant are deceased.
• Motivational letter 

How to apply for the Alfred Nzo Municipality Bursary for 2025

To apply for the Alfred Nzo Municipality Bursary you need to follow these easy steps: 

1. Download the Alfred Nzo Municipality bursary application form HERE OR fetch the form at any of the following Municipal offices:

• Mbizana
• Matatiele
• Umzimvubu
• Ntabankulu

1. Complete the application form and attach the required documents. 
2. Submit the completed application form and the required documents via post to: 

POST: 

The Senior Manager Corporate Services

Alfred Nzo District Municipality 

ERF 1400 Ntsizwa Street 

Private Bag X511

Mount Ayliff

4735

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT BY POST TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS, NO EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

CLOSING DATE:

The closing date for the Alfred Nzo Municipality Bursary is on the 14th of February 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information visit the Alfred Nzo Municipality website.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact Ms A.N Zibobo:

Tel: 039 254 5112/5125

Email: [email protected] 

In conclusion, the Alfred Nzo Municipality Bursary is a remarkable opportunity for students within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality to secure funding for their 2025 studies in critical and scarce fields. This initiative not only empowers students to achieve their academic ambitions but also plays a key role in developing skills that will drive sustainable growth and improve service delivery in the region.