If registration fees are standing between you and your studies in 2026, Collins Chabane Municipality is offering bursary support to help deserving students take the first step into higher education.
About the Collins Chabane Municipality Bursary Programme 2026
The Collins Chabane Municipality Bursary Programme is aimed at supporting students from indigent households who cannot afford university or college registration fees.
This bursary helps students officially register at recognised tertiary institutions, making it easier for them to later access additional funding such as NSFAS or institutional bursaries.
What the Bursary Covers
The bursary provides funding for:
- Registration fees only at a recognised tertiary institution
The bursary does NOT cover:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Books or study materials
- Meals
- Transport
- Living allowances
Priority Fields of Study for 2026
Funding is limited to fields that support municipal and national development priorities, including:
Engineering & Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Town Planning
Information Technology
- Information Technology (IT)
Commerce & Law
- Financial Management
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Management
- Economics
- Law
These qualifications are linked to employment opportunities within municipalities, government departments, and the private sector.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Come from an indigent household
- Have completed Grade 12 (Matric) or be currently registered at a tertiary institution
- Study or intend to study in an approved field
- Reside within the Collins Chabane Municipality area
- Submit all required supporting documents
Failure to meet any requirement may result in disqualification.
Required Supporting Documents
All applications must include certified copies of the following:
- Applicant’s ID or Birth Certificate
- Parents’ IDs or Birth Certificates
- Proof of income for both parents
- Matric results
- Proof of registration at a tertiary institution
- Proof of residence confirmed by:
- A Councillor, or
- A Traditional Leader (Induna)
- A detailed motivation letter
Motivation Letter Guidelines
Your motivation letter should clearly explain:
- Your financial situation
- Why you chose your field of study
- How your qualification will benefit your community and the municipality
A clear and honest motivation letter can significantly improve your chances of success.
Where to Get the Application Form
Application forms are available at the following offices:
- HR Office
- Registry Office
- Office of the Mayor
- Saselamani Satellite Office
- Vuwani Satellite Office
- Njhakanjhaka Hall (Hlanganani)
You can also download the Collins Chabane Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 from the official source.
How to Apply
Applications must be hand-delivered only.
Submit completed applications to:
The Municipal Manager
Collins Chabane Municipality
225 Collins Chabane Drive
Old DCO Building
Malamulele, 0982
Important Application Rules
- Faxed applications will not be accepted
- Emailed applications will not be accepted
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified
- Late submissions will not be considered
Closing Date
14 January 2026 at 16:30
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid missing the deadline.
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