West Coast District Municipality Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
West Coast District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2022 – 2023
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – WEST COAST DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
The West Coast District Municipality (WCDM) is situated in the Western Cape province, alongside the Atlantic coast. The district municipality covers over 30 000 sqm and extends about 350 km from north to south. The seat of the district is Moorreesburg.
The district incorporates 5 local municipalities, including: the Saldanha Bay Municipality; the Bergrivier Local Municipality; the Matzikama Local Municipality; the Cederberg Local Municipality and the Swartland Municipality.
The WCDM’s main purpose is to share in the responsibility for local government and make sure that the communities within the area have access to resources and services.
ABOUT THE WEST COAST DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The West Coast District Municipality is inviting students to apply for their external bursary programme, for the
2023 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded for
undergraduate studies
within these fields:
Accounting
Civil Engineering
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Health Practices
Financial Management
Human Resource Management / Development
ICT (Information and Communications Technology)
Internal Auditing
Public Administration / Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
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here
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MORE ABOUT THE WEST COAST DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE, RENWAL & SELECTION
Bursaries will be awarded to the maximum value of R50 000 each (excluding accommodation and other expenses).
The bursary will provide cover for the full duration of the qualification, on condition that the bursary recipients abides by the rules and conditions of the bursary contract.
Candidates who have been provisionally awarded bursaries will be contacted by no later than 31 October 2022. If you do not receive any feedback within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as 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 West Coast District Municipality Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WEST COAST DISTRICT 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, your parents or guardians must reside within the West Coast Municipal Area
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or registered to study towards an undergraduate degree or national diploma, in one of the fields listed above (full-time studies at University or University of Technology or part-time at UNISA)
You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited University or a University of Technology within South Africa
You must have achieved a minimum result of 40% for Mathematics OR a minimum result of 50% for Mathematical Literacy in Matric
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% OR a minimum overall average of 50% with a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics
Preference will be given to students from historically disadvantaged societal groups and students living with disabilities
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE WEST COAST DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
Download and complete the
West Coast District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2023
(.pdf)
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 latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Most recent transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
Proof of tertiary registration (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of permanent residential address (applicant and parents or guardians) (certified copy)
Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips or 3 months recent bank statement if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
Affidavit of guardianship if not living with parents
ID documents of other people dependent on family income (certified copies)
Motivational letter including: what motivates you studying towards your chosen field, why you believe you should be awarded the bursary (maximum 1 000 words, in your own handwriting on a separate piece of paper)
(read our tips on
how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application
)
Proof of disability, if applicable (medical note from a doctor)
Notes: 1) Supporting documents must have been certified within the past 3 months. 2) Applications will be marked as incomplete until you submit your Matric final results or latest transcript and university or university of technology proof of registration.
Bursary
applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Post:
West Coast District Municipality
P.O. Box 242
Moorreesburg
7310
(Attention: Manager: Human Resource Development)
– Hand delivery:
West Coast District Municipality
58 Lang Street
Moorreesburg
7310
CLOSING DATE FOR THE WEST COAST DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
31 October 2022 (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 West Coast District Municipality directly:
Training and Development section
Contact People: Mrs Thelma Steinmann / Ms Charney Erasmus
Telephone: 022 433 8400
Please do NOT contact the West Coast District 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 2022.
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:
Accounting
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-AF858E7C