The Alfred Nzo District Municipality is accepting applications for its bursary program for the 2025 academic year. This initiative aims to support students residing within the Alfred Nzo municipal area in the Eastern Cape, particularly in fields that address scarce and critical skills.
Closing date: 14 February 2025
Location: South Africa
Fields of Study Supported
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following fields:
- Civil Engineering (National Diploma)
- Community Water Services and Sanitation (BSc)
- Disaster Management (Degree / National Diploma)
- Environmental and Water Science (BSc)
- Geographic Information System (Degree / National Diploma)
- Graphic Art/Design (Degree / National Diploma)
- Marine Engineering (National Diploma)
- Mechanical Engineering (Degree / National Diploma)
- Town/Urban and Regional Planning (Degree / National Diploma)
- Water and Science Technology (National Diploma)
- Water Resource Management (BSc)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must reside within the Alfred Nzo jurisdiction area in the Eastern Cape Province.
- Age must be between 16 and 35 years old.
- Must be currently in Matric (in 2024) or have completed Matric.
- Must intend to study towards a qualification in one of the listed fields in 2025.
- Must plan to study at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Should have a strong academic record.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Preference will be given to disadvantaged students.
Application Process
To apply, candidates must send their applications to:
The Senior Manager Corporate Services,
Alfred Nzo District Municipality,
ERF, 1400 Ntsizwa Street,
Private Bag X 511,
Mount Ayliff, 4735.
Applications can also be submitted using the bursary application form, which can be collected from:
- ANDM offices
- Local municipalities within Mbizana, Ntabankulu, Umzimvubu, and Matatiele
- Ward Councilors
Additional Information
Students will enter into a contractual agreement with the municipality that outlines all general provisions related to the bursary.