George Municipality Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
George Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – GEORGE MUNICIPALITY
The George Municipality is a local municipality within the Garden Route District Municipality, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is the third largest municipality in the Western Cape Province, in terms of population.
Located between two major cities – Cape Town and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), George is well known for tourism, lifestyle, business and investment destination.
ABOUT THE GEORGE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The George Municipality is inviting students to apply for their
bursary
programme, for the
2026 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded to
students residing in George (Western Cape)
, for studies within the Municipal (local government sector) and related study fields. Preference will be given for studies within the following
scarce skill fields
:
Building Control/ Inspection
Civil Engineering (Roads/ Water Management)
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Management / Biodiversity
Financial related study fields
GIS & Land-use Management
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Town & Regional Planning
** RELATED BURSARIES **
View our other
Government Bursaries and Scholarships
here
.
View our other
Scarce Skill Bursaries and Scholarships
here
.
View our other
Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application
here
.
MORE ABOUT THE GEORGE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – VALUE & RENEWAL
The municipality may award full or partial bursaries.
Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time, and students must reapply for funding each year, which will be awarded based on bursary conditions.
Successful candidates will enter into a bursary agreement with the George Municipality.
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 George Municipality.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GEORGE 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 permanently reside in George, in the Western Cape province
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric (in 2023 or 2024) at a school within the George Municipality area
Previous George Municipality bursary recipients may also apply
You must be studying or intend on studying within a Municipal (local government sector) and related study field
You must have a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
Preference will be given to students from designated groups
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GEORGE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
Download and complete the
George Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026
(.pdf)
Alternatively, hard copy application forms may be collected from the George Municipality or from George/ Uniondale or Haarlem Municipal offices (at the reception desk).
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the George 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 – not older than 6 months)
Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Proof of registration indicating the course and subjects enrolled for (original document from the institution)
Proof of acceptance from the educational institution (on institutions letterhead)
Motivation letter from the school principal or tertiary institution
(read our tips on
how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application
)
Curriculum Vitae
(maximum 2 pages)
Proof of residence in George (rates account/ utility bill/ proof of indigent household if applicable)
Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)
Parents or guardians statement outlining household monthly expenses
Continuing students: last years academic records (certified copy)
Applications can be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email:
gmun@george.gov.za
(Insert the words “
George Municipality Bursary 2026
” in the email subject line).
– Delivery: George Municipality Main Building, Corporate Services Reception desk, Uniondale/ Haarlem offices.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE GEORGE MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
7 October 2025 (at 12:00).
(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 George Municipality directly:
Contact People: Nondumiso Mbi (Tel: 044 801 9387) / Juanee November (Tel: 044 801 9457)
Email: gmun@george.gov.za
Please do NOT contact the George 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 September 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 08, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Government
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-A9E3FB15