The Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary offers a fantastic opportunity for students residing in the municipality to pursue undergraduate studies in 2025. Here’s a concise breakdown for applicants.
About Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality
The Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality is situated in Limpopo Province, within the Sekhukhune District Municipality. The Category B4 municipality is bordered by Elias Motsoaledi, Fetakgomo, Ephraim Mogale and Lepelle Nkumpi Municipality. The meaning behind the naming of the Municipality, is that Makhuduthamaga means “executives” – a term for the Fetakgomo movement in the 50’s.
The rural municipality is powered by traditional land ownership, has a population of more than 270 000 residents and over 65 000 households. The Municipality is spread over an area of more than 2000sqm and the main language spoken across the main areas is Sepedi.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary is open to 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
Benefits
Full coverage for registration, tuition, study materials, accommodation, and meals.
Eligibility Requirements for the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary 2025
To qualify:
- 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 2025
- 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
How to Apply for the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary 2025
Application Form:
- You can download it from here or collect it from municipal service points (e.g., Makhuduthamaga municipal head office, Jane Furse Library, or Education Circuit Offices).
Submit the Following Documents:
- Certified ID copy
- Matric certificate or progress report
- Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution
- Certified copies of parents’/guardians’ IDs
- Parents’/guardians’ proof of income or affidavits (if unemployed)
- Proof of residence
Submission Methods:
- 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.
Note: Applications via email or fax will not be accepted.
Closing Date
Applications close on 23 January 2025. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Contact Details
For questions or further assistance:
- Contact Person: Thakane Mpogeng (Skills Development Facilitator)
- Tel: 013 265 8616 / 013 265 8658
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