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Lephalale Municipality Mayoral Bursary Fund 2026 – Internship Open Now

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Lephalale Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary Fund – 2026

Lephalale Local Municipality is offering a new bursary for high‑school graduates who live in the area and want to study a technical subject at university in 2026. The bursary will pay tuition, rent and meals and will also cover the cost of textbooks for students who need it. If you’re a 15‑year‑old dreaming of a career in engineering, finance, or mining, this could be a great way to get your education started without the heavy financial burden.

Deadline and Location

  • Application deadline: 30 January 2026
  • Where to apply: Lephalale Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

About Lephalale Local Municipality

Lephalale is a local government area in Limpopo that focuses on building stronger communities, supporting education, and creating skills that help the region grow. Through the Mayoral Bursary Fund, the council wants to give back to its youth, fill gaps in important jobs, and help the local economy flourish.

Subjects Covered by the Bursary

The scholarship is for undergraduate studies in the following fields:

  • Financial Studies
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Town and Regional Planning
  • Mining‑related Studies
  • Other fields that are hard to find people for

If you plan to study one of these subjects at a recognised university in South Africa, you may qualify.

What the Bursary Will Pay

The scholarship covers:

  1. Your tuition fees
  2. The cost of a place to live and your meals
  3. Books that are required for your course if you do not have enough money

How Applicants Will Be Chosen

To decide who gets the money, the council will:

  • Carry out a psychometric test
  • Invite candidates to a personal interview
  • Do a means test that may include a visit to your home, to see your financial situation

All shortlisted students will need to go through these steps.

Who Can Apply?

You must satisfy every of the following conditions:

  • Live inside Lephalale Local Municipality in Limpopo
  • Have finished high school (Matric)
  • Be a full‑time student (or planning to be) in one of the listed subjects
  • Be accepted into a recognized South African tertiary institution
  • Show a good academic record that stays strong over time
  • Have parents or guardians who are either unemployed or are officially registered as indigent
  • Preferably have passed the following subjects in high school: Mathematics, Commerce, Physical Science, and Technology

How to Apply

  1. Download the application form
    Click here to download the Lephalale Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary Application Form 2026.
    Download the 2026 application form here

  2. Get a paper copy
    You can also pick up a paper form at the Civic Centre or at your local library.

  3. Fill it out carefully
    Make sure every field is completed and all details are correct.

  4. Gather your documents
    You’ll need clear, certified copies of these items. Missing or bad copies can cost you the chance to apply.

Documents You Must Send

  • South African ID (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Your latest school results on a letterhead from the school
  • Proof that you’ve been accepted to a university (or will provide this once you have it)
  • Your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents (certified copies)
  • Proof of your parents’ or guardians’ income:
    • Recent payslips or income statement if they work, or
    • An affidavit if they are not working
  • Proof that you live in Lephalale
  • A short motivational letter about why you want to study and how the bursary will help
  • Your Curriculum Vitae if you are already a student

How to Send Your Application

You can mail the completed package or hand it in in person.

Postal delivery address

Municipal Manager
Lephalale Municipality
Private Bag X136
Lephalale, 0555

Hand delivery

Civic Centre
Corner Joe Slovo & Douwater Avenue
Onverwacht, Lephalale, 0555

Why This Bursary Matters

Getting a scholarship from your own municipality shows that local leaders care about your future. It removes a big part of the cost of university and gives you the chance to study something that the community needs. Even if you’re still thinking about which field to choose, remember that the council is looking for people who want to learn and who can make a difference in the world.

Take the next step today. Check the eligibility list, download the form, gather your documents, and submit before the 30 January 2026 deadline. If you do, you could be on your way to a bright career without having to worry about tuition and living expenses. Good luck!

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