The Ubuhlebezwe Municipality is inviting students to apply for their Community bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Ubuhlebezwe Municipal area (KwaZulu-Natal), for studies within the following fields:

Fields of study:

• Agriculture
• Civil Engineering
• Finance Management / Accounting Studies
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Town Planning

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition Fees,
• Prescribed Books,
• Accommodation and Meals.

Eligibility Requirements for the Bursary:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the Ubuhlebezwe Municipal area, in KwaZulu-Natal province
• You must be currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or accepted/ registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (University) in South Africa
• Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards Municipal Priority Skills