Lephalale Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026
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At a glance
Summary
The Lephalale Local Municipality is situated within the Limpopo province of South Africa and is one of the fastest growing towns in the province, owing to the presence of natural coal reserves and great industrial expansion projects initiated by mainly coal mining processing and electricity generation. The Lephalale Local Municipality is committed to rural development, provision of quality, sustainable and affordable, financial viability and good governance, local economic development and job creation.
What’s covered
Funding details
The bursary will also provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation and meals. Needy students will also receive cover for their prescribed books. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Lephalale Local Municipality Bursary. Shortlisted candidates will be required to partake in compulsory Psychometric assessments and attend interviews, before final selection is made. Candidates will also undergo a mean test, whereby students home will be visited to determine financial need.
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Eligibility criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for thisbursary(please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must reside within the Lephalale Local Municipality, in Limpopo provinceYou must have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualifications in one of the fields listed aboveYou must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have a consistently strong academic recordYour parents or guardians must be unemployed or classified as indigentPreference will be given to students who have passed Mathematics, Commerce, Physical Science and Technology as main subjects
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Application requirements
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How to apply
Download and complete theLephalale Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Alternatively, application forms can also be collected from the Civic Centre office or libraries. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Lephalale 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)Most recent statement of results (on institutions letterhead)Proof of tertiary acceptance and admission, if available (or to be submitted as soon as received)Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or income statement if employed, affidavit if unemployedProof of residenceMotivational letter to support your application(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Curriculum Vitae, if currently studying Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:– Post:The Municipal ManagerLephalale MunicipalityPrivate Bag X 136Lephalale0555 – Hand delivery:Civic CentreCorner Joe Slovo & Douwater AvenueOnverwachtLephalale0555
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