Greater Letaba Municipality: Bursaries 2024

The Greater Letaba Municipality invites students for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 02 February 2024

The Greater Letaba Municipality is inviting students residing within the Greater Letaba Municipal area (Limpopo) to apply for their bursary programme for undergraduate studies in fields like Agricultural Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, and Tourism.

Bursary Details

• Fields of Study: Agricultural Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Tourism
• The bursary covers all expenses during the bursary agreement period and is paid directly to the candidate’s tertiary institution.
• Awards based on merit and financial need.
• Successful candidates must sign a bursary agreement with the Municipality.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Reside within the Greater Letaba Municipality, Limpopo.
• Completed Matric.
• Studying or intending to study full-time in one of the specified fields.
• Accepted at a recognized and accredited South African University, Technikon, or FET institution.
• Strong academic record.
• Financial need.
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

• Download and complete the Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
• Alternatively, collect application forms from specific municipal sub-offices.
• Submit the completed form with certified copies of required documents.
• Applications can be submitted via post or hand delivery to the Mayor’s Office, Greater Letaba Municipality.

Required Documents

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate/final results (certified copy)
• 2023 academic results/transcripts (if currently studying)
• Proof of admission at a tertiary institution
• Parents or guardians’ ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA grant, or pension proof)
• Proof of residence
• Testimonial from a previous school/higher learning institution/Traditional Authority
• Motivational letter stating the applicant’s suitability for the bursary.

Closing Date

2nd February 2024 (at 16:00). Applications received after this date won’t be considered.