IMATU (Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union) has opened applications for the 2026 IMATU Bursary Scheme. IMATU notes that the scheme is run in collaboration with Discovery Health and provides financial assistance towards the costs of tertiary study.
At a glance
- Who it’s for: IMATU members and the children of IMATU members who are pursuing tertiary studies.
- What it covers: IMATU describes this as financial assistance and specifies fixed bursary amounts (see below). The notice does not list a detailed breakdown of covered costs—confirm terms in the official application form/circular.
- Service obligation: Not stated on the notice page—confirm terms in the official application form/circular.
- Key dates: Applications accepted from 12 January 2026. Closing date is 27 February 2026 at 16h00.
- How to apply: Submit a completed application to IMATU (physical delivery or email submission is allowed, per the notice).
Who’s offering this?
This bursary is offered by IMATU. IMATU states that it has provided a bursary initiative for several years and runs the programme in collaboration with Discovery Health.
What’s on offer
IMATU states that bursary amounts will be allocated as follows:
- 20 bursaries at R 20 000 each
- 50 bursaries at R 10 000 each
Maximum bursaries granted: 70 in total (as stated by IMATU).
Eligibility
Based on IMATU’s notice, the scheme is intended for IMATU members and the children of IMATU members who are pursuing a tertiary qualification. For the full eligibility criteria and any additional requirements, use the official application form/circular linked below.
Documents to prepare
The notice page does not list the full document pack. Download and review the official IMATU bursary application form/circular and prepare exactly the supporting documents it requests.
Closing date
27 February 2026 (applications close at 16h00). IMATU states that incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting after the deadline (or assuming late submissions will be accepted).
- Submitting an incomplete application (missing information or attachments required by the official form/circular).
- Sending unreadable scans or using the wrong email address.
- Not confirming eligibility as an IMATU member (or child of an IMATU member).
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Open the official IMATU bursary notice and download the application form/circular.
- Complete the application in full and gather the required supporting documents.
- Submit using one of the methods listed by IMATU:
- Physical delivery: IMATU National Office, 47 Selati Street, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria, 0081
- Email (scanned copies): jenny@imatu.co.za (Attention: Ms Jenny Pohl)
- Submit before 27 February 2026 at 16h00.