Steve Tshwete Municipality Bursary 2026 for Tertiary Students
Closing date: 14 November 2025
About Steve Tshwete Municipality Bursary
Steve Tshwete Municipality is currently accepting applications for 2026 academic year bursaries.
Bursaries will be awarded to deserving and qualifying youth residing within the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (Mpumalanga), for undergraduate studies within the following fields:
- Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mining Engineering)
- Environmental and Development Studies
- Financial Management/ Accounting and Internal Auditing
- ICT (Information and Communications Technology)
- Legal Studies
- Media Studies
- Town and Regional Planning, Architectural Design, Real Estate / Property Property Valuations & Management, and Quantity Surveying
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Tuition fees (as per the tertiary institution’s fee structure)
- Accommodation and meal allowances (subject to the submission of relevant documents, such as the campus’ boarding fee structure/ a private lease agreement)
- Learning material fees (in accordance with the chosen study curriculum and its various requirements)
- Monthly allowance (subject to budget availability
The municipality does not guarantee a fully funded bursary award to candidates. Funding shall be allocated based on budget and in accordance with the bursary agreement.
The bursary will be awarded on an annual basis in accordance with the academic curriculum, the students chosen field of study, and the costs stipulated by the tertiary institution.
REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
- You must reside within the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (MP313), in Mpumalanga province
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the aforementioned fields of study (full-time or distance learning)
- You must have applied for and be admitted into a public tertiary institution in South Africa (University or TVET College) (or provisionally admitted depending on the outcome of your final results)
- You must have a combined gross household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding or loan
- Students living with disabilities and those from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply
How to apply
Applications must be delivered to: Office of director, Human Resources or Skills Development Facilitator, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Building, Ground floor, CNR Walter Sisulu Street and Wanderers Avenue, Civic Centre Building.
DOWNLOAD BURSARY APPLICATION FORM HERE
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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