Greater Letaba Municipality invites South African students residing within its jurisdiction to apply for the Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Programme 2026.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Bursary Location: Greater Letaba Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa
Application Method: Manual application (collect & submit forms)
About Greater Letaba Municipality
Greater Letaba Municipality is a local municipality in Limpopo committed to youth development, education support, and skills development. Through its annual bursary programme, the municipality invests in scarce and critical skills to empower local youth and strengthen future municipal and economic capacity.
About the Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Programme
The Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Programme 2026 supports first-year and continuing undergraduate students who demonstrate strong academic potential but face financial barriers to further education.
The bursary forms part of the municipality’s long-term strategy to close skills gaps, reduce unemployment, and build a skilled workforce from within the Greater Letaba community.
Students living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary supports undergraduate studies in the following priority fields:
Tourism
Including:
- Tourism Management
- Hospitality Management
- Travel & Tourism Studies
Agricultural Science
Including:
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
- Crop Production
Engineering & Built Environment
Including:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Quantity Surveying
Finance
Including:
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Economics
Information Technology (IT)
Including:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Systems Development
Who Can Apply?
You should apply if you:
- Reside within Greater Letaba Municipality
- Are financially needy
- Are enrolling for first-year undergraduate study or are a continuing undergraduate student
- Are registered or accepted at a recognised tertiary institution
- Are committed to academic success
Required Supporting Documents
Applicants must submit certified copies of the following:
- Applicant’s South African ID
- Parent/Guardian’s ID
- Parent/Guardian’s proof of income (payslips or affidavit)
- Proof of residence within Greater Letaba Municipality
- Grade 12 results and/or latest academic transcript
- Testimonial from:
- Previous school, or
- Higher education institution, or
- Traditional Authority
- Admission letter from a recognised tertiary institution
- Motivational letter explaining:
- Personal background
- Chosen field of study
- Career goals
- Why you deserve the bursary
⚠️ Incomplete applications may be automatically disqualified.
Where to Get the Application Form
Bursary application forms can be collected from the following municipal offices:
- Mokwakwaila Sub-Office
- Senwamokgope Sub-Office
- Kgapane Sub-Office
- Main Office – Modjadjiskloof
Alternatively, download the form here:
👉 https://www.greaterletaba.gov.za/sstaff/pages/sites/letaba/documents/bursary/Bursary%20application%20form%202026.pdf
How to Apply
Submit completed application forms and all required documents to the Mayor’s Office:
Postal Address
Mayor’s Office
Greater Letaba Municipality
P.O. Box 36
Modjadjiskloof
0835
Physical Address
44 Botha Street
Civic Centre
Modjadjiskloof
0835
Bursary Closing Date
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Late applications will not be considered.
Enquiries
For further information, contact:
Rabothata Eric
📞 015 309 9246 / 9247 / 9248
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