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Makhuduthamaga Municipality 2026 Bursary Opportunities – Apply Today

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Apply for the 2026 Makhuduthamaga Bursary – Your Path to a Free University Education

If you live in the Makhuduthamaga area of Limpopo and you’re ready to start university, the local council wants to help you. They’re offering a bursary that covers almost everything you need to study, from fees to food. The deadline for the 2026 bursary is January 20, 2026. Read on to see if you qualify and how to get your application in on time.

What the Bursary Covers

The Makhuduthamaga Bursary Fund is one of the most complete help packages in Limpopo. If you win, the council will pay for:

  1. Registration fees – the cost of getting enrolled at your chosen university.
  2. Tuition – the main part of your university bill.
  3. Books and study materials – textbooks, software, or other learning tools.
  4. Accommodation – a room or flat near campus if you need it.
  5. Meals – a food allowance for everyday meals.

Because the bursary pays for so much, many students can focus on their studies without worrying about money.

Which Subjects are Accepted

You can only use the bursary for full‑time undergraduate courses in these areas. The council chose these subjects because they are needed for local growth and jobs.

  • Accounting
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Economics
  • Environmental Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Regional & Town Planning
  • Waste Management

If you’re studying one of these subjects and want the bursary, you’re in the right place.

How Applicants Are Chosen

The council looks at two main things:

  1. Academic performance – Your grades in Matric (or your most recent year if you already finished) must be strong.
  2. Financial need – The bursary is aimed at students who come from families that can’t afford all the costs.

Only people who meet both conditions will be considered. After they check your application, they’ll contact the short‑listed candidates. If you don’t hear back, it likely means you weren’t chosen.

Who Can Apply

You must satisfy every requirement below. If even one is missing, you cannot get the bursary.

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Live inside the Makhuduthamaga Municipality.
  • Be currently in Matric or have finished it.
  • Plan to study full‑time at a university in 2026 in one of the approved fields.
  • Have been accepted or given provisional acceptance by a registered South African university.
  • Show a good academic record.
  • Show evidence of financial need.

All the above must be true for you to move forward.

How to Submit Your Application

1. Grab the Application Form

You can download it online or pick it up from a few places in town.

  • Online: Click here to download the PDF.
  • In person:
    • Municipal Head Office (next to Jane Furse Plaza)
    • Jane Furse Library
    • Eensaam Library
    • Phokwane Library
    • Phaahla Library
    • Education Circuit Offices within the municipality

2. Gather Your Supporting Papers

Your application needs these certified copies:

  • South African ID
  • Matric certificate or your latest progress report
  • Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance at a university
  • ID documents of parents or guardians (certified)
  • Proof of income for parents/guardians:
    • Latest payslips or employer letter if they work
    • Affidavit if they are not working
    • Latest financial statements if they’re self‑employed
    • Certified death certificates if a parent/guardian is deceased
  • Proof that you live in the municipality

Missing any of these will automatically disqualify you.

3. Send It In

You must hand it over or mail it – no email or fax.

  • Hand delivery:
    Municipal Head Office – HRD Office
    1 Groblersdal Road, Jane Furse, 1085
    Monday–Friday: 07:30–16:30

  • Post:
    Private Bag X434, Jane Furse, 1085

Make sure you get your application in before January 20, 2026. Late submissions won’t be accepted.

Why This Matters

Getting a full bursary can change the course of your life. It gives you a chance to study a field that will help build your town and beyond. If you’re a student with good grades and a tight budget, this is the chance you’ve been waiting for.

Don’t wait until the last day. Pick up your form, collect the required documents, and send everything in early. Good luck, and we hope to see you as a proud bursary recipient in 2026!

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