Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary for 2026 | The Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
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Area and Study Fields Covered
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
Worthy to Note
The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: registration fee, tuition fees, study materials, accommodation and meals.
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.
Who May Apply for Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary for 2026
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
Application Process for Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary for 2026
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
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
Closing Date
Application closing date for this bursary is 20 January 2026
How to 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
