Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Emalahleni Local Municipality consists of the towns of eMalahleni, Ga-Nala, Ogies, and Kwa-Guqa.
The town of eMalahleni, established in 1903, was named after a white rock located near a ridge at a railway station. This ridge was a stopping point for many wagons and transport, as well as a trading post during the time. To date, the town of eMalahleni has a number of heritage aspects, currently facing potential distraction from new developments.
Similarly, the Emalahleni Local Municipality’s name means “place of coal.”
Emalahleni is the most industialised municipal area within Nkangala (Mpumalanga) , with its landscape consisting of many underground and opencast coal mines. The area also has the largest number of power stations within the country, with its mining and industrial heritage showcased in its various heritage spots.
ABOUT THE EMALAHLENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Emalahleni Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the
2026 academic year
.
This bursary award is offered by the Office of the Executive Mayor, to
students reside within the Emalahleni Local Municipality (Mpumalanga)
, for undergraduate studies within the following fields:
Analytical Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Developmental Studies
Disaster Management
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Management
Finance
Horticulture
Law
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Urban and Regional Planning
Water and Sanitation
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MORE ABOUT THE EMALAHLENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME
Successful applicants will be required to enter an agreement with Emalahleni Local Municipality.
The Municipality is not obligated to award the bursary to any applicant.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard a response within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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 Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EMALAHLENI 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 18 and 35 years old
You must reside within the Emalahleni Local Municipality, in Mpumalanga province
You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2026
You must be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at an accredited public Institution of Higher learning in South Africa (University or TVET College)
You must be in financial need
Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EMALAHLENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
Download and complete the
Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026
(.docx)
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Emalahleni Local 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)
Grade 11 final report and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric statement of results/ certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Full academic record, if already studying (certified copy)
Proof of provisional acceptance into a tertiary institution
Achievements or merit certificates (certified copy)
Proof of residence
Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable) (certified copies)
Motivational letter
stating why you deserve the Bursary award
Applications must be submitted to the Youth Development Unit:
Emalahleni Local Municipality
Civic Centre, 2nd Floor (Youth Development Unit)
Corner Mandela and Street
eMalahleni
1035
Note: applications submitted via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE EMALAHLENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
22 November 2025 (at 13:30).
(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 Emalahleni Local Municipality directly:
Contact people: Mr R T Nkosi (Email: Nkosirtt@emalahleni.gov.za) / Ms I T Kabini (Email: KabiniITemalahleni.gov.za)
Tel: 013 690 6411
Please do NOT contact the Emalahleni Local 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.
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What's Covered
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Eligibility Criteria
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Application Requirements
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Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 08, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Government
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-62429B23