If you live in the Breede Valley area and are ready to start a university degree, this is a chance you don’t want to miss. The municipality is offering a bursary that will help pay part of your university registration fees. The goal is to support students who want to study subjects that can help our local government and community grow.
When and where to apply
- Deadline: 8 December 2025 at 2:00 pm
- Mail or hand‑deliver your application to the Human Resources office at 53 Baring Street, Worcester.
- Or send it by post to: Manager – Human Resources, Private Bag X3046, Worcester, 6849.
What the bursary covers
The bursary is not a full tuition payment. It will pay only a portion of the registration fees that universities charge. The money goes straight into the school’s bank account, so you won’t have to manage the payment yourself.
Who can apply
You must:
- Live in one of these towns: Rawsonville, Worcester, De Doorns, or Touwsrivier.
- Be in your final year of high school (Matric) or have finished it.
- Have a final score of at least 50 % in your Matric exams.
- Want to study a subject that connects with local government or community work. Other subjects can also be considered if you think they will help you in the future.
- Be enrolling or already enrolled in a South African university or college that is officially recognized.
- Not already receive funding from NSFAS or any other bursary.
- Show a real interest in helping the community and in acting with honesty and integrity.
What documents you need
When you apply, bring the following certified copies:
- Application form – Download it from the municipality website and fill it out.
Download the application form (PDF) - A copy of your ID.
- A copy of your Matric results or certificate.
- If you are already studying, a complete academic record from your university.
- A letter that proves you are registered at a university (on the school’s official letterhead).
- A list of the study and book fees you will need, also on official letterhead.
- Proof that your parents or guardians earn enough to support you. This could be:
- Latest payslips if they work.
- An affidavit if they are not working.
- Bank statements if they run a business.
- Proof of a pension or grant if that is the case.
- A death certificate if the parent has passed away.
- Proof that you live in the municipality, such as a water or electricity bill in your name.
All documents must be certified and clearly legible. If you send in anything missing or blurry, your application will be rejected.
How to submit
You can either hand the application to the HR office or send it by post to the address above. Make sure you keep a copy of everything for yourself.
What to expect after you apply
- Applications that arrive late or are incomplete will not be considered.
- Only the people who make it to the shortlist will be contacted.
- If you’re selected, the bursary money will be paid directly to your university.
Who to contact
If you have questions or need help with the application, talk to:
- Sisanda Qashosho – Phone: 023 348 4983
- O’Ryan Wilson – Phone: 023 348 4985
Why this matters
The Breede Valley Municipality wants to build a community where people have great services, new chances, and room to grow. By giving students a little help with their university fees, they hope to nurture future leaders who will care for the valley and its people.
Think of this bursary as a way to give you a boost so you can focus more on studying and less on money worries. If you meet the requirements, download the application form, gather the documents, and send everything in before the deadline. Good luck – your future could start right here in Breede Valley.