Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026

The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality (formally known as Qaukeni Municipality) forms part of five Local municipalities under the jurisdiction of the OR Tambo District Municipality within the Eastern Cape. The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality faces a number of challenges, ranging from backlogs in infrastructure, to extreme levels of poverty and underdevelopment. Owing to the community facing major financial struggles, there is a major need for targeted community-focused development planning to combat poverty. Through this, the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality hopes to build a solid foundation for a stable and thriving community.

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 between the ages of 18 and 35 years oldYou must reside within the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, in the Eastern Cape provinceYou must be have completed MatricYou must be intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2026You must be have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University in South AfricaYou must meet the tertiary academic requirements of your chosen universityYou must be in financial need, with a household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annumYou must be in financial need, with a household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annumYou must read and agree to the terms of thebursary policy(.pdf)Students from indigent families are encouraged to apply even if their qualifications does not fall under one of the aforementioned categories

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Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via post to:135 Main StreetFlagstaff4810Eastern Cape(Attention: Municipal Manager) Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation to apply (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Application letter (signed and marked for the attention of the Municipal Manager, with an official stamp by respective Ward Councillor)Matric final results/ certificateProof of application/ acceptance/ provisional acceptance letter from institutionQuotation for institutions registration feeQuotation of fee structure, including accommodation and prescribed textbooks if a continuing studentParents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed,affidavitif unemployed, proof of sassa grant if applicable) (certified copies)Proof of residence Note: applications submitted via fax or email will NOT be accepted.