Lephalale Local Municipality is inviting eligible local students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Fund for the 2026 academic year.
At a glance
- Who it’s for: Matriculates and undergraduate first-year tertiary students who are residents of Lephalale Local Municipality.
- Fields supported: Financial Studies; Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering; Town and Regional Planning; Mining-related studies; and other scarce skills (as listed in the advert).
- What it covers: The advert states the bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation and meals. It also states that prescribed books will be provided for the most needy students only.
- Key date: Closing date: 30 January 2026.
Who’s offering this?
This bursary is offered by Lephalale Local Municipality through its Mayoral Bursary Fund programme.
What’s on offer
The Mayoral Bursary Fund supports qualifying local students for the 2026 academic year. The advert highlights fields aligned to local development needs (including engineering, planning and mining-related studies) and other scarce skills.
What it covers
The advert states that the bursary will cover:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Prescribed books (for the most needy students only, as stated in the advert)
Because municipal bursary funding can be applied differently per student and per year, rely on the official application form/municipality confirmation for any limits or conditions that apply to your award.
Eligibility checklist
- You are a resident of Lephalale Local Municipality.
- You are a matriculate or an undergraduate first-year tertiary student.
- You can show consistent good academic performance (as assessed by the municipality).
- The advert states that parents/guardians must be unemployed or the household is classified as indigent.
- Tertiary students must attach a CV (as stated in the advert).
Documents to prepare
- Completed Mayoral Bursary application form (available from the municipality).
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Academic results (Matric and/or most recent results available).
- CV (tertiary students, as stated in the advert).
- Any additional documents requested on the municipal application form.
Closing date
30 January 2026
How selection and award work
- The advert states that shortlisted candidates will undergo psychometric assessments and interviews.
- A means test may be conducted by visiting the applicant’s home to determine need (as stated in the advert).
- The advert states that the awarding of the bursary will be sealed after receiving proof of tertiary acceptance/admission.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting after the closing date.
- Applying without proof of Lephalale residency.
- Leaving out required documents (for example: certified ID, academic results, and a CV for tertiary students).
- Applying for fields not listed in the advert (unless classified as scarce skills by the municipality).
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Get the “Mayoral Bursary” application form from the municipality’s Civic Centre, local libraries, or via the municipality website (as stated in the advert).
- Complete the form in full and attach the required documents.
- Submit your application using the submission instructions provided on the official application form.
- Apply before 30 January 2026 and keep proof of submission.