The George Municipality has opened applications for its 2027 bursary programme for eligible local students. The scheme supports undergraduate studies linked to municipal and local government work and is aimed at residents within the George area.
Eligibility And Requirements
Applicants must be South African citizens who permanently reside within the George Municipal area in the Western Cape and who are currently in Matric or have completed Matric in 2024 or 2025 at a school within the George Municipality area. They must be pursuing or planning to study in a municipal or related field and the total household income should not exceed R350 000 per year while previous George Municipality bursary recipients may also apply, with preference given to students from designated groups.
Fields Of Study And Preference
The bursary supports undergraduate level studies and related municipal sector programmes. It targets fields that prepare candidates for work in local government.
Fields of study listed include Building Control and Inspection Civil Engineering Roads Management Water Management Electrical Engineering Electrician Environmental Management Biodiversity Finance Related Fields GIS Land Use Management Information Technology Mechanical Engineering Plumbing Renewable Energy Technology and Urban and Regional Planning.
What The Bursary Covers
George Municipality may award either full bursaries or partial bursaries depending on available funding and individual circumstances.
Funding is provided for one academic year at a time and renewal will depend on the applicable bursary conditions and the signing of a bursary agreement with the municipality.
How To Apply And Closing Date
Applicants must download and complete the official George Municipality bursary application form and can obtain hard copy forms from the George Municipality or from the George Uniondale or Haarlem municipal offices.
Completed applications may be submitted by email to [email protected] or delivered by hand to the George Municipality Main Building Corporate Services Reception Desk, and applications may also be submitted at the Uniondale Municipal Office or Haarlem Municipal Office.
Enquiries can be directed to Nondumiso Mbi at 044 801 9387 or Juanee November at 044 801 9457, and the closing date for applications is 23 October 2026 with late submissions not accepted.