The Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites South African students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 6 March 2026
Bursary Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
The Mayoral Bursary Programme is aimed at supporting academically deserving students from low-income households within the Ehlanzeni District Municipality area. The funding supports studies at recognized South African Universities and Universities of Technology in priority municipal fields.
This programme is a strategic investment in local youth development, particularly benefiting disadvantaged and disabled students within the district.
Bursary Overview
- Programme: Mayoral Bursary Programme 2026
- Institution: Ehlanzeni District Municipality
- Fields Funded: Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Environmental Health
- Who Can Apply: Grade 12 learners and students with provisional admission
- Income Threshold: Combined household income not exceeding R3 750 per month
- Closing Date: 6 March 2026
Fields of Study Funded
The bursary covers qualifications in the following priority areas:
- Engineering
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Environmental Health
These fields directly support municipal service delivery and development, including:
- Water and sanitation infrastructure
- Roads and energy systems
- Municipal budgeting and financial governance
- Digital systems and cybersecurity
- Environmental compliance and public health
Studying in these areas improves employability in both public and private sectors.
Who Qualifies?
Preference Will Be Given To:
- Previously disadvantaged individuals
- Students living with disabilities
- Students residing within the Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Minimum Academic Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have completed Grade 12
- Have secured provisional admission at a recognized South African University or University of Technology
You cannot apply without proof of admission.
Financial Eligibility
- Combined household income must not exceed R3 750 per month
This ensures support is directed toward students from low-income households.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit a complete application package including:
- Completed Mayoral Funding Application Form (available on the Ehlanzeni website or at reception)
- Letter of motivation
- Grade 12 results or latest academic record
- Certified copy of applicant’s ID
- Certified copies of parent/guardian ID
- Death certificate (if parent is deceased)
- Doctor’s certificate (if parent is permanently disabled)
- Letter of admission or proof of provisional admission
- Proof of combined household income (not exceeding R3 750 per month)
- Pension slip (for indigent applicants)
- Affidavit (if parent is unemployed)
- Proof of residence
Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Ehlanzeni District Municipality Mayoral Bursary Programme 2026:
Email Applications To:
mayoralbursary@ehlanzeni.gov.za
Hand Deliver Applications To:
8 van Niekerk Street
Mbombela
1200
Enquiries
Contact Person: Ms C de Lange
Telephone: (013) 759 8634
Final Reminder
Ensure your complete application reaches the municipality before 6 March 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
If you are a Grade 12 learner or student with provisional admission in a priority field and meet the financial criteria, this bursary could significantly support your 2026 academic journey.