Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026

Alfred Nzo District Municipality is located in the northeastern part of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Named after Alfred Baphethuxolo Nzo, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and former African National Congress secretary-general, this district is known for its rural character and beautiful landscapes. It includes key towns like Mount Ayliff and Mount Frere and serves as a hub for rural development within the region. The district’s economy largely depends on agriculture, forestry, and small-scale trade, with ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, healthcare, and education services for its communities.

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 citizenYou must reside within the Alfred Nzo jurisdiction area, in the Eastern Cape ProvinceYou must be between the ages of 16 and 35 years oldYou must have completed MatricYou must intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed aboveYou must intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic recordYou must be in financial needPreference will be given to disadvantaged students

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Download and complete theAlfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the following locations: ANDM offices and local municipalities (within Mbizana, Ntabankulu, umzimvubu and Matatiele) and Ward Councilors. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Alfred Nzo District 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 (certified copy)Proof of enrolment or acceptance to study at a recognised tertiary institution (certified copy)Proof of residence from your Ward CouncillorParents proof of income (latest payslips if employed/affidavitif unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)Motivational letter indicating why you should be considered for the bursary(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application) Applications must be posted to:The Senior Manager Corporate ServicesAlfred Nzo District MunicipalityERF 1400 Ntsizwa StreetPrivate Bag X 511Mount Ayliff4735 Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.