MAYORAL BURSARY FUND APPLICATION 2025/2026

WHO MUST APPLY?
Students must be a bona fide resident of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
Applicants must:
• Be South African citizens, permanently residing in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
• Have a proof of residence when applying for the bursary.
• Provide proof of income of their family household.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
-The student must have a matric with at least a D (50-59%) in English, C (60-69%) in Maths, Accounting and Physical Science OR NCV Level 4 Certificate with Mathematics.
-Selection criteria is based strictly on academic merit and successful applicants are able to renew their bursaries annually based on their academic performance in the previous year.
-The bursary fund has a clear bias towards underprivileged individuals and is targeting young people from 14 – 35 years of age.
-The Municipality is committed to advancing Employment Equity including persons with disabilities and encourages students with disabilities to apply to the Bursary Fund.
-Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality wishes to advise that students are personally responsible for their admission to a tertiary institution.

Upload the following required documents:
- Final Grade 11 report
- Mid June Grade 12 report
- Latest academic results (N.B: If you are currently attending University, submit Grade 12 final results & Latest Academic Record)
- Proof of Residence
- Proof of income of your family household
- Certified ID Copy