Knysna Municipality Mayoral Bursary South Africa 2025

Knysna Municipality Mayoral Bursary South Africa 2025 – 2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY – KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY

Knysna Municipality Mayoral Bursary South Africa | The Knysna Local Municipality is situated in the middle of the Garden Route, known to locals as the gem of the Garden Route. Knysna is located within the southern region of the Western Cape Province, between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean. The Municipality includes the areas of Brenton, Buffalo Bay, Karatara, Noetzie, Rheenendal and Sedgefield.

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Knysna Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Mayoral Social Relief | Bursary Fund, for the 2023 academic year..

Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside within the Knysna Municipal District, for studies within scarce skills areas, including Engineering and Science.

MORE ABOUT THE KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED | SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees (partial cover), book allowance (up to a certain amount), examination fee, and accommodation (if students can prove they need it). Awards will be paid directly to tertiary institutions.

Bursaries are awarded based on merit and financial need.

Successful candidates will be contacted – if you have not received any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Zabusaries.com is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Knysna Municipality Bursary.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

You must be a South African citizen
You must reside within the Knysna Municipal District (Brenton, Buffalo Bay, Karatara, Noetzie, Rheenendal and Sedgefield)
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification within a scarce skills sector, in 2022
You must study or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
Preference will be given to students in financial need and those from historically disadvantaged communities

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Knysna Municipality Bursary Application Form 2022 (.pdf)

Enter “Zabusaries.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Knysna Municipality.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate (certified copy)
Most recent College, University or tertiary results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution, for the 2023 academic year. (on the institution’s letterhead)
Proof of parents or guardians’ household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, pension advice if on pension, proof of grant if applicable) (certified copies)
Proof of residence
Institutions banking details (on institutions letterhead)

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Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Post:
P.O. Box 21
Knysna
6570

– Hand delivery:
Mayor’s Office
Clyde Street
Knysna
Western Cape
South Africa
6570

Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

10 February 2022.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Knysna Municipality directly:
Mayor’s Office
Tel: 044 302 6355 / 044 302 6300
Email: khofhuis@knysna.gov.za / knysna@knysna.gov.za
During office hours (Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 13:00 or 13:30 to 16:30, Friday: 07h30 to 13h30).

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