Good News for All university and College students from Emfuleni Local Municipality, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa The Emfuleni Municipality Mayoral Announced New Mayoral Bursaries for the Academic year 2026.
About Emfuleni Local Municipality
The Emfuleni Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the Sedibeng District in the Gauteng Province. It is the westernmost local municipality of the district, which covers the entire southern area of the Gauteng Province, extending along a 120km axis from east to west.
The Vaal River forms the southern boundary. Emfuleni shares boundaries with the City of Johannesburg Metro to the north, Metsimaholo in the Free State to the south, Midvaal to the east, and Rand West City and JB Marks (in the North West Province) to the west.
List of Courses Covered by Emfuleni Municipality Mayoral Bursaries 2026
- Commerce
- Human and Social Sciences
- Law
- Science and Technology
- Technical Skills (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
- Any other scarce and critical skills as informed by ELM needs
Emfuleni Municipality Mayoral Bursaries 2026 Expenses covered
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Laptop
- Textbooks
- Accommodation and meals (only for selected students)
Who are Eligible to Apply Emfuleni Municipality Mayoral Bursaries 2026
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within Emfuleni Local Municipality area, in Gauteng province
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum average of 60% in Matric
- You must be entering your 1st year of full-time undergraduate study, within one of the fields listed above, in 2026
- You must have applied/ been accepted to study at a university or other institution of higher learning in South Africa
- You must have a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
- Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged families, which are registered on indigent database categories
- Preference will be given to students enrolled at local institutions of higher learning, followed by Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Gauteng institutions
More Opportunities
Bursaries and Scholarships For South African Students
The List of Documents you Will Asked on Application Process
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate/ statement of results (certified copy)
- Proof of application/ admission at a tertiary institution, with projected study
duration, course scope and tuition costs (on institutions letterhead) - Testimonial letter from your high school where you Matriculated
- Proof of residence: Emfuleni Local Municipality Utility Bill (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: certified copies, affidavit if unemployed)
- Proof of families registered indigent status, if applicable
How to Apply Emfuleni Municipality Mayoral Bursaries 2026
Step 1: Get the application form
Download Mayoral Bursary Application Form 2026
Step 2: Complete the form and attach all required documents
Step 3: Submit the completed application before the closing date
Closing date: 28 November 2025 at 16:00
Opening date: 1 October 2025
Step 4: Contact the municipality for enquiries
Applications must be delivered to:
Emfuleni Local Municipality
Corner Klasie Havenga and Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
Box 3
Vanderbijlpark
Gauteng
1900
CLOSING DATE FOR THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
28 November 2025 (at 16:00).
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Emfuleni Local Municipality directly:
Tel: 084 686 4418
Email: MarthaM@emfuleni.gov.za / Mayorsoffice@emfuleni.gov.za
