Greater Letaba Municipality has opened applications for its 2026 Bursary Programme. This opportunity is aimed at supporting local students who show academic potential but face financial challenges. The bursary focuses on priority study fields that contribute to skills development, local growth, and long-term economic stability within the Greater Letaba area.
Students living within the municipality, including those living with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply before the closing date.
About Greater Letaba Municipality
Greater Letaba Municipality is a local government authority in Limpopo with a strong focus on youth development, education support, and skills advancement. Through its annual bursary programme, the municipality invests directly in local talent to reduce unemployment and close critical skills gaps in key sectors.
This bursary forms part of the municipality’s commitment to building a skilled workforce drawn from its own communities.
About the Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Programme
The Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Programme 2026 supports first-year and continuing undergraduate students who are studying or planning to study at recognised tertiary institutions in South Africa.
The bursary targets scarce and priority skills aligned with municipal development needs. Funding is intended to help students complete their studies and return with skills that benefit the local economy and public sector.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary supports undergraduate studies in the following priority fields:
Tourism
- Tourism Management
- Hospitality Management
- Travel and Tourism Studies
Agricultural Science
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
- Crop Production
Engineering and Built Environment
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Quantity Surveying
Finance
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Economics
Information Technology
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Systems Development
Who Can Apply
You should apply for this bursary if you meet all the following conditions:
- You reside within the Greater Letaba Municipality
- You come from a financially needy household
- You are enrolling for first-year undergraduate studies or are a continuing undergraduate student
- You are registered or accepted at a recognised tertiary institution
- You are committed to academic success
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Required Supporting Documents
Applicants must submit certified copies of the following documents. Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
- South African ID of the applicant
- South African ID of parent or guardian
- Proof of income for parent or guardian, such as payslips or an affidavit
- Proof of residence within Greater Letaba Municipality
- Grade 12 results or latest academic transcript
- Testimonial from a previous school, higher education institution, or traditional authority
- Proof of admission or acceptance from a recognised tertiary institution
- Motivational letter explaining your background, field of study, career goals, and reasons for applying
Where to Get the Application Form
Application forms can be collected from the following Greater Letaba Municipality offices:
- Mokwakwaila Sub-Office
- Senwamokgope Sub-Office
- Kgapane Sub-Office
- Main Office in Modjadjiskloof
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM
Bursary Closing Date
The closing date for the Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Programme 2026 is 30 January 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
Enquiries
For further information, contact:
Rabothata Eric
Telephone: 015 309 9246 / 9247 / 9248
How to apply
Use the button below to see the official application details.
