Saldanha Bay Municipality Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY

Located on the West Coast of South Africa, the Saldanha Bay Municipality forms part of the West Coast District Municipality. The Municipality covers an area of more than 2000 square kilometers, with a coastline of over 230 kilometers. Saldanha has Africa’s biggest natural port.

The municipality is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Swartland Municipality and the Bergrivier Municipality. The head office is based in Vredenburg, while satelite offices are located in Paternoster; Langebaan; St Helena Bay; Hopefield and Saldanha.
 

ABOUT THE SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Saldanha Bay Municipality is inviting students to apply for their external bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside in the Saldanha Bay Municipal Area (or whose parents or guardians reside within the Saldanha Bay Municipal Area), for Undergraduate Degree or National Diploma studies, in the following fields:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Disaster Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Surveying
  • Town Planning

 

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MORE ABOUT THE SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE

Bursaries will be awarded to the maximum value of R70 000 per student. The bursary will extended up to a maximum period of 3 years, on condition that the bursary recipient abides by the bursary conditions.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the SBM Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALDANHA BAY 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 between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
  • You, your parents or guardians must reside within the Saldanha Bay Municipal Area
  • You must intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate degree or national diploma in one of the fields of study listed above, in 2023
  • You must have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET Institution)
  • You must NOT be receiving bursary funding from another institution or organisation
  • Preference will be given to applicants from historically disadvantaged societal groups or applicants with disabilities

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Saldanha Bay Municipality Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Saldanha Bay Municipality Bursary.
 

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 latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
  • Fee structure (Quotation, Account statement or invoice from the institution)
  • Parents/ guardians proof of income (pay-slip or 3 months bank statement, if unemployed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of social grant if applicable)
  • Parent/ guardian/ own proof of address in Saldanha Bay Municipal area
  • Motivational letter (on 2 topics: what motivates you to study in your chosen field, why do you think you should receive a bursary – maximum 1000 words)

Note: applications will be marked “incomplete” until final Matric results and proof of University/ University of Technology registration is received.
 

Applications must be delivered to:
Human Resource Services
21 Main Road
Beansa Building
1st Floor
Vredenburg
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY

24 August 2023 (at 12:00).
(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 Saldanha Bay Municipality directly:
Contact people: Esra Engelbrecht / Joy Lakabane
Tel: 022 701 7184 / 022 701 7164
 

Please do NOT contact the Saldanha Bay Municipality if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in August 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.