2023 MAYORAL BURSARY REGISTRATION FUND

The Newcastle Municipality is offering financial assistance to students who would like to enroll for full-time undergraduate studies, in any field of study for the 2023 academic year.

FIELD OF STUDY
Any field, especially scarce skills

MINIMUM SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

  • Students permanently residing within the Newcastle Municipality area
  • Strictly first year students
  • Students must have passed Grade 12
  • Must have been formally accepted in an accredited institution of higher education
  • Must be between the age group of 14 and 35 as defined by the Youth Commission Act no.19 of 1996

APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY :

  • Grade 12 certificate /statement of results
  • Certified copies of South African Identity Document of parent(s) or guardian and that of the applicant
  • Proof of residence from their Ward Councillor
  • Parent(s) or guardian proof of income
  • Letter of acceptance from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Comprehensive motivational letter (as indicated in Section 4 of the form)
  • Quotation of fees from your institution of choice

Who will not be considered?

  • Students that have applied for funding from NSFAS
  • Students that have outstanding tertiary fees

The municipality is rightfully allowed to investigate the authenticity of any provisional acceptance letter from any accredited institution provided by the applicant. Failure to attach the required documents will result in an automatic disqualification.

Closing Date

27 JANUARY 2023

Forms are obtainable from:

  • Newcastle Municipality Building, Reception/Security Desk, Town Hall entrance

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only hand delivered applications will be accepted at the above mentioned address.

Please note that e-mailed or faxed applications WILL NOT be accepted.

All enquiries must be made to: Zamokuhle Nyawo (Senior Community Liaison Officer) at 034 328 7762 or Mzobusayo Gabela (Community Liaison Officer) at 034 328 7777, during office hours from 07:30 – 16:00 (Monday – Friday)

Contact Numbers

DEPARTMENTS
· Switchboard : 087 287 5381
· Office of the Mayor : 034 328 7737
· Office of the Speaker : 034 328 7686
· Municipal Manager : 034 328 7750
· Corporate Services : 034 328 3446
· Budget & Treasury : 034 328 3438
· Planning & Human Settlements : 034 328 3353
· Community Services : 034 328 7756
· Directorate Civil Services : 034 317 1270
· Directorate Electrical : 034 312 12 1296
· Directorate Mechanical : 034 312 1296

Other Numbers
Animal Pound : 034 314 0025

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
· Tourism : 034 315 3318
· Municipal Offices : 034 328 7600
· Police : 10111
· Hospital : 034 328 0000
· Mediclinic : 034 317 0000
· Ambulance : 10177
· Fire Brigade : 034 328 4700
· Protection Services : 079 542 8228
· Traffic : 034 328 4700
· Water : 034 328 5000
· Water A/H : 0860 144 144

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