Drakenstein Municipality invites South African students to apply for the 2024 Bursary Programme.

Fields of Study Covered:

Bursaries are available for the following fields:

• Civil Engineering,
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electro-Technical Engineering
• Town and Regional Planning,
• Local Economic Development and Tourism;
• Architectural Technology,
• Environmental,
• Water/Wastewater, Solid Waste;
• Financial Management,
• Accounting,
• Auditing
• Diesel Mechanics
• Welding
• Building Construction
• Plumbing
• Electrical-Heavy Current
• Community and Social Development;
• Sports Administration,
• Public Administration
• Human Resources
• Public Management
• Traffic Management
• Law Enforcement
• Firefighting
• Accredited Skills Programmes (offered by accredited Learning Providers) e.g. Hairdressing, Welding, Painting, Grass cutting, Digger-loader, etc.

Eligibility Requirements:

Before applying, ensure you meet the minimum entry criteria:

• Age between 18 and 35
• Permanent residency within the Drakenstein Municipal area (Gouda, Paarl, Saron, Simondium, or Wellington)
• Full-time enrollment or intention to enroll in one of the specified fields of study in 2024
• Application or admission to a recognized and accredited Higher Education and Training institution in South Africa