Download Musina Mayoral Bursary Application Form 2027
The Musina Local Municipality is committed to building a brighter future for our youth. To support learners with strong academic potential from disadvantaged backgrounds, the office of the Mayor, His Worship Cllr NG Mawela, is proud to announce that applications for the 2027 Mayoral Bursary Fund are officially open.
This initiative is designed to bridge the financial gap for families who cannot afford tertiary education, ensuring that poverty does not stand in the way of your dreams.
What Does the Bursary Cover?
The Mayor’s Bursary Fund is a comprehensive support package designed to help you focus on your studies. It covers:
* Registration Fees
* Tuition Fees
* Books
* Accommodation
Are You Eligible?
To be considered for this life-changing opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Residency: You must be a resident of the Musina Local Municipality (Wards 01–12).
Financial Need: Parents must be unemployed, classified as indigent, or earning less than R3,900 per month.
Academic Status: You must be currently in Grade 12 (2026) or have already passed Grade 12.
Preference: Preference will be given to learners who have already passed Grade 12.
Important Limitation: Immediate family members (spouse, sibling, or children) of Councilors and Municipal officials are not permitted to apply.
Target Fields of Study
The bursary is aimed at critical skills needed to develop our community. Funding is available for studies in:
Engineering: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
Built Environment: QS, Building Science, Construction, Town Planning, Land Surveying
Sciences: Environmental Science, GIS
Commerce & Admin: Risk Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, Public Relations
Other: ourism, Agriculture, Developmental Studies, Media Studies, International Relations, IT.
Recommended Institutions: Learners are encouraged to enroll at Universities, Colleges, and FET Colleges in South Africa, specifically Univen, University of Limpopo, TUT (Polokwane Campus), Madzivhandila Agricultural College, Vhembe TVET College, and Capricorn TVET College.
Required Documents
Completed application forms must be submitted with the following attachments:
- Proof of Residence.
- Certified copies of ID/Birth Certificate for the student and parents/guardian.
- Affidavit from Parent or Guardian.
- Grade 12 June results (Certified).
- Matric Statement (Once released).
- Letter of Reference from school principal (for Grade 12s).
- Parent/Guardian payslip (or affidavit if unemployed).
How to Apply
Application forms are available at the Mayor’s Office. Completed forms and supporting documents can be hand-delivered to:
Mayor’s Office
21 Irwin Street
Musina
0900
Closing Date: 30 November 2027
Service Agreement
Please note that successful candidates will be required to sign a contract. As part of contributing to the development of the Municipality, bursary holders will be required to provide service to the Municipality for a period equal to the number of years the municipality paid for the bursary, unless the Municipality cannot offer employment.
Need Help?
For enquiries, please contact:
- Mulalo Ndou: 082 613 6339
- Forget Ndou: 067 592 6379
- Website: www.musina.gov.za
Don’t let financial hardship stop you. Apply today and take the first step toward a successful career!
