Rustenburg Municipality Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Rustenburg Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – RUSTENBURG MUNICIPALITY
The Rustenburg Local Municipality is located in the North West Province, and is one of the 5 municipalities in the Bojanala Platinum District. Rustenburg is a big town at the bottom of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range and is the most highly populated municipality within the province of the North West.
The Category B municipalities goals are: to ensure efficient quality basic service and infrastructure; maintain a healthy, safe, green and clean municipal environment; drive job creation and economic growth; uphold public participation principles and good governance; to ensure municipal financial viability and more.
ABOUT THE RUSTENBURG MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME
The Rustenburg Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Programme, for the
2026 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded for
ALL fields of study
, to previously disadvantaged and youth living with a disability, who
reside in the Rustenburg Local Municipal area (North West).
** RELATED BURSARIES **
View our other
Government Bursaries and Scholarships
here
.
View our other
Bursaries OPEN for application
here
.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RUSTENBURG 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 reside within the Rustenburg Local Municipal area, in the North West province (in any of the 45 wards)
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time in 2026
You must be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
Preference will be given to students who have achieved excellent academic results
You must be previously disadvantaged or living with a disability
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RUSTENBURG MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
Download and complete the
Rustenburg Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026
(.pdf)
Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the Rustenburg Municipality, from the Missionary Mpheni House Building (Room 8, Ground floor, Special Projects) or from Ward Councillors.
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Rustenburg 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/ latest results (certified copy)
Proof of admission or provisionally acceptance from a tertiary institute (on institutions letterhead)
Proforma/ Invoice from tertiary institute (including cost of tuition, prescribed books and accommodation) (institute must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate)
Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ pension slip if indigent applicant) (certified copies)
Proof of residence
Applications must be hand delivered to:
Rustenburg Local Municipality
Missionary Mpheni House
Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive & Beyers Naude Street
Rustenburg
2999
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RUSTENBURG MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
31 October 2025.
(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 Rustenburg Municipality directly:
Special Project
Tel: 014 590 3249 / 014 590 3319
Please do NOT contact the Rustenburg 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.
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 for benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
See description details.
Application Requirements
See description details.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 07, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Medical
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-82DE1172