Unlock your future with the Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Scheme 2025/6, an opportunity designed to empower young people from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education. If you’re a student in need of financial assistance, this bursary could be your key to unlocking a successful academic and professional journey.
Fields of Study Covered by the Bursary
The bursary covers several high-demand and essential disciplines that align with South Africa’s skills development goals. Applicants can apply to study in the following fields:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Analytical Chemistry
- Horticulture
- Microbiology
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Law
- Water and Sanitation
- Disaster Management and Developmental Studies
By focusing on these key study areas, the Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary helps to address the country’s skills shortages while preparing young professionals to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be residents within the jurisdiction of the Emalahleni Local Municipality.
- Come from a historically disadvantaged background.
- Have been accepted or provisionally accepted to study full-time at a recognised South African public university or FET college.
- Demonstrate academic commitment and potential for success.
Preference is given to students who exhibit financial need and those pursuing qualifications aligned with the municipality’s development priorities.
Why You Should Apply
Education is one of the most powerful tools for transformation. The Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Scheme 2025/6 gives deserving students the chance to study without the heavy burden of financial stress. Successful applicants will not only receive tuition support but also become part of a community dedicated to progress, innovation, and excellence.
This initiative represents the municipality’s broader commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable development. By offering this financial aid, Emalahleni is actively helping to close the gap between ambition and opportunity.
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How to Apply
Applications for the Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Scheme 2025/6 are now open and will close on 22 November 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents early and ensure all information is correctly filled in before submission.
Submission Address:
Emalahleni Local Municipality
Civic Centre, 2nd Floor (Youth Development Unit)
Corner of Mandela & Street, eMalahleni, 1035
Contact Information:
013 690 6411
www.emalahleni.gov.za
Applicants can also visit the municipality’s website for more information on eligibility, required documentation, and the selection process.
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Education opens doors to a better life, and this bursary is a stepping stone to achieving that dream. If you have the passion to study and make a difference in your community, the Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary Scheme 2025/6 is your opportunity to do so.
Apply before the deadline and take the first step towards a future defined by knowledge, skill, and impact. The municipality’s mission is clear — to be a centre of excellence and innovation. You can be part of that vision by investing in your education today.