I am so glad to inform you that the Emfuleni Local Municipality has invited applications for scholarships for the 2027 academic year. This is open to qualified South African students residing within the Mfuleni Municipal Area (Gauteng) who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree.
The Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary Programme is partially funded; funded by the Emfuleni Local Municipality within its municipal area to provide financial support to students studying scarce-skills qualifications. The programme is awarded annually, which means that if you are rejected, you can reapply each year.
Available Degree Level
- Undergraduate
Courses Offered by the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary
- Commerce
- Human and Social Sciences
- Law
- Science and Technology
- Technical Skills (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc)
- Any other scarce and critical skills as informed by the ELM needs
Benefits of the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary
This program offers a wide range of key benefits that really help students who are unable to complete their dream studies.
- Applicants will be given tuition and registration fees.
- Accommodation and/or meals will also be provided, but this varies by provider.
- Books and learning materials will be provided.
- Applicants will get a study or living allowance in some cases.
- Vacation work or workplace experience is expected.
Eligibility Criteria for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary 2027
These are some of the most crucial requirements that students need to meet to be eligible for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary programme:
- Applicants must be a South African citizen.
- Applicants must reside within the Emfuleni Local Municipality area, in Gauteng province.
- Applicants must have completed Matric with a minimum overall average of 60%.
- Applicants must have a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum.
- Applicants must not be receiving any other bursary funding.
- Applicants must have applied for/be accepted to study at a South African university or other institution of higher learning.
- Applicants must have entered their first year of full-time undergraduate study in 2027.
- Applicants from disadvantaged family backgrounds are highly considered.
Required Documents
The applicants need to gather the following documents, which are as follows:
- Certified copy of your ID
- An updated CV and short motivation (if requested)
- Your latest academic results
- Proof of university/college acceptance or registration
How to apply for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary 2027?
Applications are considered to be submitted physically. Firstly, you need to download the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2027 and fill up them correctly.
Application forms can be collected from the Mfuleni Local Municipality Office or Public Libraries between 07:45 am and 4:15 pm.
Applications should be delivered to:
Imfuleni Local Municipality
Corner Classi Havenga and Freakie Meyer Boulevard
Box 3
Vanderbijlpark
Gauteng
1900
Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary in South Africa 2027 is 30th November 2026.
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