Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MAKHUDUTHAMAGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality is situated in Limpopo Province, within the Sekhukhune District Municipality. The Category B4 municipality is bordered by Elias Motsoaledi, Fetakgomo, Ephraim Mogale and Lepelle Nkumpi Municipality. The meaning behind the naming of the Municipality, is that Makhuduthamaga means “executives” – a term for the Fetakgomo movement in the 50’s.
The rural municipality is powered by traditional land ownership, has a population of more than 270 000 residents and over 65 000 households. The Municipality is spread over an area of more than 2000sqm and the main language spoken across the main areas is Sepedi.
ABOUT THE MAKHUDUTHAMAGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the
2026 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded to
students residing within the municipal jurisdiction area of Makhuduthamaga (Limpopo)
, for
undergraduate
studies within these fields:
Accounting
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Economics
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Regional and Town Planning
Waste Management
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MORE ABOUT THE MAKHUDUTHAMAGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION
The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: registration fee, tuition fees, study materials, accommodation and meals.
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 Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary.
Candidates will be selected based on 2 main criteria: academic excellence and financial need.
Successful candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAKHUDUTHAMAGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
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 reside within the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality area, in Limpopo Province
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields above, in 2026
You must be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally acceptanced to studying at a registered and accredited institution of higher learning within South Africa
You must have a strong academic record
You must be in financial need
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MAKHUDUTHAMAGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Download and complete the
Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026
(.pdf)
Alternatively, application forms can be collected from these municipal service points:
Makhuduthamaga municipal head office (next to Jane Furse Plaza)
Jane Furse Library, Eensaam Library, Phokwane Library and Phaahla Library
Education Circuit Offices within Makhuduthamaga
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed
bursary
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 or progress report (certified copy)
Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or letter from employer if employed,
affidavit
if unemployed, latest financial statements if self-employed, certified death certificates if deceased)
Proof of residence
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
– Hand delivery:
Municipal head office (HRD office)
1 Groblersdal Road
Jane Furse
1085
(Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30)
– Post:
Private Bag X434
Jane Furse
1085
Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE MAKHUDUTHAMAGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
20 January 2026 (5 working days after Matric results are to be released).
(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 Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality directly:
Contact person: Thakane Mpogeng (Skills Development Facilitator)
Tel: 013 265 8616 / 013 265 8658
Please do NOT contact the Makhuduthamaga 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 December 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
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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:
Engineering
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-CEDED32D