Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, in partnership with Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations, invites suitably qualified students to apply for the 2026 Full-Time Bursary Programme.
This initiative provides five (5) bursary opportunities to students pursuing full-time studies at accredited South African Universities or Universities of Technology.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Location: Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, Kuruman, Northern Cape
Number of Bursaries: 5
Full-Time Bursary Programme: Fields of Study
Bursaries are available for the following fields (but not limited to):
Business, Law & Social Sciences
- BCom Accounting
- BCom Economics
- BCom Law
- BCom Human Resources
- BCom Business Management
- BA Public Administration
- BA Journalism
- BA Communication
- Industrial & Organisational Psychology
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Social Work
- LLB
Education & Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Nursing
- MBChB (Medicine)
Science, Engineering & Technical Fields
- BSc Actuarial Science
- BSc Engineering (all disciplines)
- BSc Geology
- Quantity Surveying
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Computer Science
Built Environment & Planning
- Town and Regional Planning
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen as defined in the South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995
- Reside within Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a matric learner meeting minimum entry requirements OR a current 1st, 2nd or final-year student
- Must not be receiving any bursary or student loan
- Must be historically disadvantaged and financially in need
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be assessed based on:
- Mathematics & Physical Science Level 5 (60%) or above for Science/Engineering fields
- 60% overall average for all other fields of study
- Applicants must be promoted to the next academic year—no bursary for students who fail
- Preference for historically disadvantaged groups
- Meeting means test requirements
- Only public institutions accepted (No private colleges/universities)
Required Supporting Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Proof of University/University of Technology acceptance for 2026
- Certified copy of ID document
- Affidavit confirming parent/guardian income / social or pension grant
- Certified Grade 12 results
- Certified full academic record (if already studying)
- Proof of admission to tertiary institution
- Proof of residence within Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality
⚠️ Applications missing any of the required documents will not be considered.
How to Apply for the Ga-Segonyana 2026 Bursaries
👉 Click here to download the Ga-Segonyana Bursary Application Form 2026
https://ga-segonyana.gov.za/downloads/GSLM,%20Bursary%20Application%20Form%202026.pdf
Applicants must clearly indicate the field of study they wish to pursue.
Hand-Deliver or Post Applications To:
Municipal Manager: Mr. M Tsatsimpe
Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality
Corner Voortrekker & School Street
Kuruman
8460
OR Post to:
Municipal Manager
Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality
Private Bag X1522
Kuruman
8460
⚠️ No emailed or faxed applications will be accepted.
Contact Details for Enquiries
📞 Mrs. Keabetswe Kopang
Skills Development Facilitator
Tel: 053 712 9300 / 9342
Important Notes
- No late applications will be considered.
- If you do not receive a response within one week after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Only public institutions are eligible for funding.
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