Apply for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary 2026
If you are a student who lives in Emfuleni, Gauteng, and you want to go to university but are worried about the cost, this scholarship could help you. The Emfuleni Local Municipality is looking for bright, hardworking students to give a grant that covers most of the money you need to study in 2026.
What is the Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary 2026?
The bursary is a grant that helps students from poorer families pay for university. It is open to people who live in the Emfuleni area of Gauteng, South Africa. You can study a variety of subjects, such as:
- Commerce
- Human and Social Sciences
- Law
- Science and Technology
- Technical Skills (for example, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
- Any other field that the municipality thinks is important
The main idea is to give students a chance to study even if they don’t have a lot of money at home.
What does the bursary cover?
- Registration fees – the cost to officially join a university.
- Tuition fees – the main charge for each semester or year.
- Books and a laptop – what you need to do your coursework.
- If you need help with living costs, the bursary might also pay for a place to stay and your meals, based on how much money your family makes.
Shortlisted applicants will get a call or an email. If you do not hear anything, your application was not accepted this time.
Who can apply?
To be eligible you must meet every one of these points:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Live inside the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Gauteng).
- Be currently taking or have finished your Matric (Grade 12).
- Have a Matric average of at least 60 %.
- Be starting your first year of full‑time university in 2026 in one of the approved fields.
- Be accepted or already accepted at a recognized South African university.
- Your household income must be R350 000 or less per year.
- You must not already be getting another bursary.
- If your family is on the indigent list, you will get priority.
- Preference is also given to students who go to a university close to home, followed by those at Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and other Gauteng schools.
What paperwork do you need?
You must send official copies of the following documents:
- ID document (passport or ID book).
- Matric certificate or a statement showing your results.
- A letter from the university that shows you are admitted, how long the program will take, the subject, and how much tuition costs.
- A letter from your high school that says you finished there.
- A utility bill that proves you live in Emfuleni (the bill must be certified).
- Proof of your parents’ or guardians’ income – recent payslips or an affidavit if they are not working.
- Proof that you are on the indigent list, if you are.
If any of these is missing, your application could be cancelled.
How do I apply?
- Download the application form – you can get it from the municipality’s website or ask for a paper copy.
- Fill it out completely – make sure you write your name, contact details and all other information clearly.
- Gather the supporting documents – make sure each one is a certified copy.
- Send everything together to the address below before the deadline.
Apply for the Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary 2026
https://www.emfuleni.gov.za/bursary-apply
You can also pick up a form from:
- The main office of Emfuleni Local Municipality
- Public libraries located in the municipality
Submit the finished form and documents to:
Emfuleni Local Municipality
Corner Klasie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
Box 3
Vanderbijlpark
Gauteng 1900
When is the application deadline?
You must send your application by 28 November 2025 at 16:00. After that time, no more applications will be accepted, so make sure you finish everything on time.
Why apply?
This bursary can make a big difference for students who want to go to university but can’t afford it. With registration fees, tuition, books, a laptop and even living costs covered, you can focus on your studies without worrying about money. If you meet the eligibility criteria and submit a full application, you might be one of the lucky students who gets the support they need to finish university and start a career in their chosen field.
Take a few minutes to check the list of required documents and start your application today. Good luck!