Rustenburg Municipality Opens 2026 Bursary Slots for Local Students – Apply by 31 October 2025
Rustenburg Municipality wants you to join its 2026 Mayoral Bursary Programme. If you live in the Rustenburg Local Municipality area and are a South African student who has finished or is finishing high school, you may be able to get financial help for university. The deadline to send in your application is 31 October 2025.
What This Bursary Is All About
The City of Rustenburg is giving out bursaries for the 2026 school year. This programme is meant to help previously disadvantaged students in the 45 wards of the municipality. If you are accepted to a recognised South African university and plan to study full‑time, the bursary can cover parts of your tuition, books, and sometimes living costs.
You can choose any field of study you like—engineering, business, health sciences, arts, or anything else. The impact is a chance to learn at a university you dream of, without worrying about the money.
Who Can Use This Bursary
To qualify, you need to meet a few simple rules:
| Requirement | What it means |
|---|---|
| South African citizen | You must be a citizen of South Africa. |
| Live in the Rustenburg area | Any of the 45 wards in the North West Province. |
| Matric status | You must be in your final year of high school (matric) or you already have your matric certificate. |
| Full‑time plans for 2026 | You must be registered or plan to register for a full‑time programme in 2026. |
| Tertiary admission | You must be accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised South African university. |
| Academic record | Better chances if you have strong grades. |
| Disadvantaged background | The programme favours students who are from disadvantaged backgrounds or who have a disability living with financial barriers. |
What You Can Get If You’re Awarded the Bursary
- Financial help for tuition and other related costs.
- Guidance and mentoring for your studies and future career (when available).
- Access to a reputable university in South Africa.
These benefits make it easier to focus on learning instead of worrying about money.
How to Apply – Step‑by‑Step
Download the Application Form
Click the link below to get the PDF form you’ll need to fill out.
Download Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf) –linkOther Ways to Get the Form
- Pick it up from Rustenburg Municipality’s Missionary Mpheni House
(Room 8, Ground floor, Special Projects) - Or visit your Ward Councillor’s office to collect it.
- Pick it up from Rustenburg Municipality’s Missionary Mpheni House
Gather Supporting Documents
You’ll need copies of the following. Make sure each document is clear and on the official paper if possible.- Certified ID copy of yourself.
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or most recent exam results.
- Admission letter or provisional acceptance letter from your chosen university (on official letterhead).
- Proforma invoice from the university that shows tuition, textbooks and accommodation costs (the university must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate).
- Certified ID copies of your parent(s) or guardian(s).
- Proof of your family’s income: latest payslips for employed parents, an affidavit for parents who are unemployed, or a pension slip if your family is indigent.
- Certificate of residence in Rustenburg.
Submit Your Application
Bring the completed form and all supporting documents to:Rustenburg Local Municipality
Missionary Mpheni House
Corner Nelson Mandela Drive & Beyers Naude Street
Rustenburg, 2999Hand‑delivery is required. Be sure to submit before the deadline.
Let the City Review Your Application
The municipal team will examine all your paperwork and decide if you qualify for the bursary.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Out
This bursary is a golden ticket for students in Rustenburg who want to go to university but need money. It helps level the playing field so that talent and hard work, instead of finances, decide your future.
Make sure all your documents are ready, the application form is filled out, and hand it to the municipality before 31 October 2025.
After acceptance, you’ll receive the support you need to make your 2026 university year a success.
Good luck, and take the first step toward a brighter academic and career future!