SA Bursaries
Newcastle Municipality Bursaries 2025
The Newcastle Municipality invites eligible South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2025.
Bursary application closing date is 24 January 2025.
The Newcastle Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal is offering bursaries for students who are residents within the Newcastle Municipality area. Bursaries are available for students in any field of study, with a special emphasis on scarce skills.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for the Newcastle Municipality Bursary, you must meet the following requirements:
- South African citizen.
- Permanent resident within the Newcastle Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal).
- Aged between 14 and 35 years.
- Matriculated (must have completed Matric).
- Accepted to study at an accredited higher education institution in South Africa for your 1st year of full-time undergraduate studies in 2025.
- Not receiving NSFAS funding.
- No outstanding tertiary fees.
How to Apply:
- Collect Application Forms:
- Application forms can be obtained from:
- Newcastle Municipality Building, Office F28.
- All Municipal Libraries (open between 17:30 and 16:00).
- Application forms can be obtained from:
- Submit the Following Supporting Documentation: Ensure all documents are certified copies, or your application will be disqualified:
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or statement of results.
- Proof of acceptance to study at a tertiary institution (on official institution letterhead).
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents.
- Proof of household income:
- Latest payslips (if employed),
- Affidavit (if unemployed),
- Bank statements or company documents (if self-employed),
- Proof of grant or pension (if applicable),
- Death certificate (if a parent or guardian is deceased).
- Proof of residence (from your Ward Councillor).
- Quote of fees from your institution (on official institution letterhead).
- Motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded the bursary and your future plans.
- Delivery of Applications:
- Applications must be delivered to:
Newcastle Municipality
37 Scott Street
Old Building, Youth Office (F28)
Reception/Security Desk, Town Hall entrance. - Important: Applications via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
- Applications must be delivered to:
Closing Date:
- The closing date for applications is 24 January 2025.
- Ensure you submit your application before this date to be considered.