Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Bursaries 2024 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
Are you looking for Bursary programmes in South Africa? Do you have the basic requirements to apply for Bursary programmes? If yes, you are welcome to this page.
This page contains information about the latest Bursaries programmes at Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Bursaries 2024/2025 and how to apply.
A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into study.
The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality invites South African students to apply for Digital Animation Bursary Programme 2024 academic year.
The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is offering bursaries for the academic year 2024 in various fields of study. Below are the key details and requirements for this bursary opportunity:
Fields of Study:
- Planning: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Quantity Surveyors, Town and Regional Planning, Facilities Management, Building, Architecture, Land Surveying.
- Scientific Fields: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry.
- Finance: Economics, Accounting.
Closing Date: The application deadline is 31 October 2023.
Who Can Apply:
- Applicants must be bona fide residents of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
- Applicants must be South African citizens permanently residing in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
- Proof of residence within the municipality is required when applying for the bursary.
- Applicants must provide proof of their family household income.
Selection Criteria:
- Applicants must have a Matric with at least a D (50-59%) in English and a C (60-69%) in Maths, Accounting, and Physical Science OR an NCV Level 4 Certificate with Mathematics.
- Selection is based strictly on academic merit.
- Successful applicants can renew their bursaries annually based on their academic performance in the previous year.
- The bursary program prioritizes underprivileged individuals and targets young people aged 14 to 35.
- The Municipality is committed to Employment Equity, including persons with disabilities, and encourages students with disabilities to apply.
Application Documents: Certified copies of the following documents must accompany applications:
- Most recent academic record
- South African Identity Document
- Proof of residency in Buffalo City Municipality or a letter confirming residency from the ward councillor.
Application Process:
- Application forms are available at Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Youth Advisory Centers within the Community Support Centers in the municipality. These centers can be found in Mdantsane Library Complex, King William’s Town Civic Centre, Duncan Village Art Centre, and in East London Trust Centre Building on the 7th floor, office number 706.
- Completed applications can be hand-delivered to the Special Programmes Unit, Trust Centre Building, 7th Floor.
Contact Information: For more information about the bursary, you can contact Nandi Zikalala at 043 705 1013.
If you are eligible and interested in pursuing studies in the specified fields, make sure to gather the required documents and submit your application before the closing date.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2023
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