MAYOR’S BURSARY SCHEME ADVERT (2022)

Newcastle Local Municipality is inviting applications for bursaries to students residing within the Newcastle Municipality area wishing to study at any Government recognized institution of higher learning in South Africa. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to the historically disadvantaged needy students to register at a tertiary institution.
FIELD OF STUDY
Any field, especially scarce skills

MINIMUM SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

(a) Grade 12 with University Admission.
(b) Must be a Newcastle Resident.
(c) Provisionally accepted at government recognized institution.
(d) Preference will be given to applicants who excel academically.
(e) Persons who intends studying for a Junior Degree.
(f) People within the age group of 14- 35 defined by the Youth Commission Act no. 19 of 1996

APPLICATION FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY:

(a) Certified ID copies of parent (s) or guardian and applicant.
(b) Proof of residential address.
(c) Guardian or parent’s proof of income.
(d) Certified latest academic results.
(e) Provisional letter of acceptance from preferred institution.
(f) Comprehensive motivation letter (as indicated in section 4 of the form).
(g) Quotation of fees from the institution of choice.