The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM) invites South African youth residing within the municipality to apply for the 2026 Bursary Programme.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 14 November 2025
About the Bursary Programme
The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality is committed to developing skilled and educated youth through its annual Bursary Programme. The bursary aims to support deserving and qualifying students from within the municipality who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in key fields that contribute to local development and service delivery.
Bursaries will be awarded to youth from the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (MP313) for full-time or distance-learning undergraduate studies at public tertiary institutions in South Africa.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary covers the following fields of study:
- Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering
- Environmental and Development Studies
- Financial Management / Accounting and Internal Auditing
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
- Legal Studies
- Media Studies
- Town and Regional Planning, Architectural Design, Real Estate / Property Valuations & Management, Quantity Surveying
Expenses Covered
The bursary will cover the following expenses (subject to budget availability):
- Tuition fees (as per the institution’s fee structure)
- Accommodation and meal allowance (upon submission of valid supporting documents)
- Learning materials (based on curriculum requirements)
- Monthly allowance (depending on budget availability)
Please note: The municipality does not guarantee a fully funded bursary. Funding will be allocated in line with the municipal bursary policy and available budget.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be 18–35 years old.
- Must reside within the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (MP313) in Mpumalanga.
- 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 have applied for and been admitted to a public tertiary institution (University or TVET College).
- Must have a combined household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum.
- Must not be receiving any other bursary or financial aid.
- Students with disabilities and those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Download and complete the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 below:
Download Application Form (PDF)
Submit clear certified copies of the following supporting documents:
- South African ID document
- Grade 11 results or current Grade 12 report
- Matric certificate (if applicable)
- Admission letter from tertiary institution
- Full academic record (if currently studying)
- Motivational letter
- ID documents of parents or guardians
- Proof of household income (payslips, affidavit, SASSA proof, UIF, etc.)
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Death certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of residence
Submit Applications To:
Office of the Director: Human Resources or Skills Development Facilitator
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Building
Ground Floor, Civic Centre Building
Corner Walter Sisulu Street & Wanderers Avenue
Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Note: Applications submitted via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 8 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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