Garden Route District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026

The Garden Route District Municipality is a district municipality located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Previously known as the Eden District Municipality, the municipality underwent a name change in October 2018. The Category C municipality is bordered by 4 other district municipalities: Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Overberg District Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality and Central Karoo District Municipality. The district municipality is made up of 7 local municipalities: Bitou, George, Hessequa, Kannaland, Knysna, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. The Garden Route is a tourist attraction, with its spectacular scenery, fascinating wildlife, and adrenaline-fueled adventure.

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): Your parents must permanently reside within the Garden Route municipal area, in the Western Cape provinceYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying towards a full-time qualification in 2026You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited SAQA accredited tertiary/ TVET institution

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Download and complete theGarden Route District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Alternatively, application forms can be collected from GRDM and satellite offices, during office hours. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Garden Route 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): DetailedCurriculum VitaeCover letterID document (certified copy)Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Most recent examination results, if currently studying (certified copy)Proof of registration and study-related expenses (certified copy)Parents or guardians proof of household income (certified copies of payslips if employed / sworn affidavit if unemployed)Proof of residential address (municipal account) Applications must be posted to:Records, Garden Route District Municipality54 York StreetP.O. Box 12George6530Attention: Training and Development Section