Emfuleni Local Municipality invites students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Programme 2026.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 28 November 2025 (16:00)
Bursary Location: Emfuleni Local Municipality, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
About the Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary 2026
The Emfuleni Local Municipality is inviting students residing within the Emfuleni municipal area (Gauteng) to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following fields:
- Commerce
- Human and Social Sciences
- Law
- Science and Technology
- Technical Skills (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
- Any other scarce and critical skills as informed by ELM needs
The programme aims to support academically deserving youth from disadvantaged households and ensure that financial barriers do not hinder access to higher education.
More About the Emfuleni Municipality Bursary – Expenses Covered & Selection
The bursary will cover registration fees, tuition fees, books and a laptop.
Depending on financial need, the bursary may also cover accommodation and meals.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements for the Emfuleni Municipality Bursary
You must meet all the following minimum requirements to be considered:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must reside within the Emfuleni Local Municipality area (Gauteng).
- You must be currently in Matric OR have completed Matric.
- You must have achieved a minimum average of 60% in Matric.
- You must be entering your 1st year of full-time undergraduate study in 2026, in one of the approved fields.
- You must have applied or been accepted to study at a recognised South African higher education institution.
- Household income must not exceed R350 000 per annum.
- You must not be receiving any other bursary funding.
- Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged families listed on the indigent database.
- Preference will also be given to students enrolled at local institutions, followed by Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Gauteng institutions.
Required Supporting Documents
Submit certified copies of the following documents (compulsory):
- ID document
- Matric certificate / statement of results
- Proof of application or admission at a tertiary institution (with study duration, course scope and tuition costs on official letterhead)
- Testimonial letter from the high school where you matriculated
- Proof of residence: Emfuleni Local Municipality utility bill (certified)
- Parents’/guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips OR affidavit if unemployed)
- Proof of indigent status (if applicable)
Missing documents may result in disqualification.
How to Apply for the Emfuleni Municipality Bursary
Download the official application form here:
👉 Click here to apply for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary 2026
Alternatively, application forms can be collected from:
- Emfuleni Local Municipality offices
- Public libraries across the municipality
Submit completed forms with supporting documents to:
Emfuleni Local Municipality
Corner Klasie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
Box 3
Vanderbijlpark
Gauteng
1900
Closing Date
28 November 2025 at 16:00
Late applications will not be accepted.
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