Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – EMFULENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Emfuleni Local Municipality is one of 3 Local Municipalities within the Sedibeng District Municipality, in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
The Category B municipality shares borders with the City of Johannesburg Metro, Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Rand West City Local Municipality and JB Marks Local Municipality.
The municipalities main economic sectors include (from highest to lowest): manufacturing, community services, finance, trade, transport, construction and electricity.
ABOUT THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Emfuleni Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary programme, for the
2026 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded to
students residing within the Emfuleni municipal area (Gauteng)
, for studies within the following fields:
Commerce
Human and Social Sciences
Law
Science and Technology
Technical Skills (example: Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering/ Chemical Engineering etc)
Any other scarce and critical skills as informed by the ELM needs
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here
.
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here
.
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here
.
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here
.
MORE ABOUT THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books and laptop. The bursary may also provide cover for accommodation and meals, based on the students needs.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please 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 Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the
bursary
(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 reside within Emfuleni Local Municipality area, in Gauteng province
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must have achieved a minimum average of 60% in Matric
You must be entering your 1st year of full-time undergraduate study, within one of the fields listed above, in 2026
You must have applied/ been accepted to study at a university or other institution of higher learning in South Africa
You must have a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged families, which are registered on indigent database categories
Preference will be given to students enrolled at local institutions of higher learning, followed by Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Gauteng institutions
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
Download and complete the
Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026
(.pdf)
Alternatively, application forms can be collected from Emfuleni Local Municipality offices or public libraries.
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Emfuleni 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)
Matric certificate/ statement of results (certified copy)
Proof of application/ admission at a tertiary institution, with projected study
duration, course scope and tuition costs (on institutions letterhead)
Testimonial letter from your high school where you Matriculated
Proof of residence: Emfuleni Local Municipality Utility Bill (certified copy)
Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: certified copies, affidavit if unemployed)
Proof of families registered indigent status, if applicable
Applications must be delivered to:
Emfuleni Local Municipality
Corner Klasie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
Box 3
Vanderbijlpark
Gauteng
1900
CLOSING DATE FOR THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
28 November 2025 (at 16:00).
(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 Emfuleni Local Municipality directly:
Tel: 084 686 4418
Email: MarthaM@emfuleni.gov.za / Mayorsoffice@emfuleni.gov.za
Please do NOT contact the Emfuleni 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 November 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.
What's Covered
See description details.
Eligibility Criteria
See description details.
Application Requirements
See description details.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 07, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Government
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-43DC80F6