Bushbuckridge Local Municipality is inviting applications for its 2026 External Bursary for students who will study full-time at accredited higher education institutions.
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Bushbuckridge Local Municipality (Directorate: Community Services – Youth Affairs)
- Who it’s for: South African citizens who are residents of Bushbuckridge (as per the application form)
- Level: Full-time study at accredited higher education institutions
- Fields: Not limited on the form (you must apply for one field of study only)
- Closing date: 24 January 2026
- Source: Official application form (PDF)
About Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality is a local government authority responsible for service delivery and community development in the Bushbuckridge area. The bursary is administered through the municipality’s Community Services – Youth Affairs function.
Eligibility
- South African citizen (yes/no field on the application form).
- Resident of Bushbuckridge (yes/no field on the application form).
- Studying (or intending to study) full-time at an accredited higher education institution.
- Apply for one field of study only (applications for more than one field will not be considered).
What it covers
The application form does not specify the exact cost items covered. Confirm what the bursary will pay for (and any conditions) with the bursary office.
Required documents
- Certified copy of your ID.
- Certified copies of both parents’ IDs or relevant death certificate(s).
- Certified copies of parents’/guardians’ salary statements or proof of income (or a letter from a social worker for orphans, as applicable).
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate / results.
- Acceptance letter from a tertiary institution (or previous academic results, where applicable).
- Proof of residence.
- Proof of indigent status (social worker letter / municipal confirmation) or a sworn affidavit as indicated on the form.
- If you indicate a disability: proof from a registered medical doctor or clinic/hospital.
Closing date
24 January 2026 (late applications will not be considered).
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting after the closing date (24 January 2026).
- Leaving sections blank or submitting an incomplete form.
- Applying for more than one field of study (the form states this will not be considered).
- Missing certified documents (ID, income proof, Grade 12 results, acceptance letter, proof of residence).
- Claiming disability status without the required medical proof.
How to apply
- Download and complete the official application form (use capital letters in black ink and complete all sections).
- Attach all required supporting documents (certified copies, proof of residence, and acceptance/academic records).
- Submit your application to the bursary office as per the form details:
- Postal: Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Private Bag X 9308, Bushbuckridge, 1280
- Physical: R533 Graskop Road (opposite Mapulaneng DLTC), Maviljan Region, Bushbuckridge
- Enquiries: 081 044 2029