If you live in the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality in Limpopo and plan to start university in 2026, this bursary could remove the biggest barrier standing in your way: money. The municipality has opened applications for its 2026 Bursary Programme, offering financial support to deserving students from the area who want to study critical skills programmes at a South African university.
This bursary covers most study-related costs, allowing students to focus on their education without financial stress.
Closing date: 20 January 2026
What the Makhuduthamaga Bursary Covers
The bursary is designed to support students from low-income households and includes funding for:
- Registration fees
- Full tuition fees
- Prescribed books and study materials
- Accommodation near campus
- Meal allowance
With these costs covered, students can concentrate fully on their academic success.
Approved Fields of Study for 2026
The bursary is available only for full-time undergraduate studies in fields that support local and national development:
- Accounting
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Regional and Town Planning
- Waste Management
Applications for courses outside this list will not be considered.
How Applications Are Assessed
Selection is based on two key factors:
- Academic performance – strong Matric or latest academic results
- Financial need – preference is given to students from disadvantaged households
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be a resident of Makhuduthamaga Municipality
- Be in Matric or have completed Matric
- Be accepted or provisionally accepted at a registered South African university
- Plan to study full-time in 2026 in an approved field
- Demonstrate good academic performance
- Show proof of financial need
Failure to meet any requirement will result in disqualification.
Required Supporting Documents
Submit certified copies of the following:
- South African ID
- Matric certificate or latest school report
- Proof of university acceptance or provisional acceptance
- Certified IDs of parents or guardians
- Proof of household income (payslips, affidavits, or financial statements)
- Proof of residence within Makhuduthamaga Municipality
- Death certificates (if a parent or guardian is deceased)
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
How to Apply
Step 1: Get the Application Form
- Download the form online (PDF), or
- Collect it from:
- Municipal Head Office (next to Jane Furse Plaza)
- Jane Furse Library
- Eensaam, Phokwane, and Phaahla Libraries
- Education Circuit Offices within the municipality
Step 2: Submit Your Application (No Email or Fax)
Hand delivery:
HRD Office, Municipal Head Office
1 Groblersdal Road, Jane Furse, 1085
Monday–Friday: 07:30–16:30
Postal address:
Private Bag X434
Jane Furse, 1085
Closing Date
20 January 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this bursary fully funded?
Yes. It covers tuition, registration, books, accommodation, and meals.
Can I apply if I’m still waiting for university acceptance?
Yes. Provisional acceptance is accepted.
Is this bursary available to postgraduate students?
No. It is only for undergraduate studies.
Can students from outside Makhuduthamaga apply?
No. You must live within the Makhuduthamaga Municipality.
How will I know if I’m shortlisted?
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Why This Bursary Matters
This bursary is more than financial aid—it’s an investment in the future of the Makhuduthamaga community. If you have strong grades, financial need, and a desire to study a high-impact field, this opportunity could change your life.
Apply early, submit complete documents, and take the first step toward a fully funded university education.
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