Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Bursary

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026 ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, located within the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, was established in 2000 after municipal areas were re-organised. Before it became a metropolitan municipality, it was part of the Amathole District Municipality, before the separation occurred in 2011. The municipality includes the towns of Bhisho, King William’s Town and East London and the townships of Zwelitsha and Mdantsane. ABOUT THE BUFFALO MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is inviting students to apply for their Mayoral bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year . Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (Eastern Cape) , for undergraduate studies within the following fields: Engineering fields: Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Planning fields: Architecture Building Facilities Management Land Surveying Quantity Surveying Town and Regional Planning Science fields: Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology Finance fields: Accounting Actuarial Science Economics ** RELATED BURSARIES ** View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Science Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here . MORE ABOUT THE BUFFALO MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL The bursary will be awarded for 1 academic year at a time, however students are able to reapply for funding with the Municipality each year, based on academic performance. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Buffalo Municipality Bursary. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizen You must be between the ages of 14 and 35 years old You must permanently reside within Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric OR an NCV Level 4 Certificate with Mathematics You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa Students who are currently in/ have completed Matric: you must have achieved a minimum “C” symbol (60-69%) for Mathematics, a minimum “C” symbol (60-69%) for Accounting, a minimum “C” symbol (60-69%) for Physical Science and a “D” symbol (50-59%) for English Students who are currently in/ have completed an NCV Level 4 Certificate: you must have passed Mathematics Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply Preference will be given to students from an underprivileged background HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY Application forms can be collected from the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, in the Community Support Centers, at one of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Youth Advisory Centers: Mdantsane Library: Dunga Street, Duncan Village, East London, 5209 King William’s Town Civic Centre: 25 Taylor Street, Qonce, 5601 Duncan Village Art Centre: Duncan Village, East London, 5209 East London Trust Centre Building: 117 Oxford Street, East London CBD, East London, 5200 (7th Floor, Office 706) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy) Matric latest results/ Matric certificate/ NCV Level 4 Certificate (certified copy) Full academic record/ transcripts, including most recent results, if currently studying (certified copy) Letter of Acceptance / Admission to the Institution for 2026 (on institutions letterhead) Brief motivational letter/ statement to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application ) Proof of residence within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality or letter from the ward councillor confirming residency (certified copy) Parents or guardians proof of household income (most recent payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable) Applications must be hand delivered to the following address: Buffalo City Metro Municipality Special Programmes Unit 7th Floor Trust Centre Building P.O. Box 134 East London 5200 CLOSING DATE FOR THE BUFFALO MUNICIPALITY BURSARY 31 October 2025. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.) CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality directly: Contact Person: Nandi Zikalala Tel: 043 705 1013 Please do NOT contact the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/ This bursary listing was last updated in October 2025. SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.

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