Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 | Apply Now

About Bergrivier Municipality

Bergrivier Municipality, with its central administration in Piketberg, serves an area of 4,407 square kilometres and a total population of 56,000 people. The area extends to Piketberg, Velddrif, Porterville, Redelinghuys, Eendekuil, and Aurora.

The Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 invites students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.

Organisation: Bergrivier Municipality • Location: Western Cape • Population: 56,000 • Academic Year: 2027

What Fields of Study Are Covered?

The Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 will be awarded to students residing within the Bergrivier Municipal Area in the Western Cape to study towards their first Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree or National Diploma in ANY field of their choice.

What Expenses Does the Bursary Cover?

The Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 may provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Examination fees
• Books
• Study materials
• Accommodation

Note: The final amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Bursary funding will be paid directly to the institution where the recipient is studying.

Eligibility Requirements for the Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027

Before you apply for the Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be permanently residing within the Bergrivier Municipal area in the Western Cape province
• You must be between 18 and 35 years old (preference will be given to this age range, however students outside of this age range will still be considered)
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards your first full-time Degree or National Diploma and meet the entry requirements set by the accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be studying or registered/accepted to study at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have passed the previous year’s studies (if currently studying)

Preference will be given to: Students from poor households where parents or legal guardians earn a combined monthly income of less than the GAP housing threshold (between R3,501 and R22,000).

Required Documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form for the Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027. All documents must be certified.

• ID document
• Matric final results or Matric certificate
• Full tertiary academic record (if currently studying)
• Proof of registration or acceptance at tertiary institute (on institution’s letterhead)
• Breakdown of study fees for the year (on institution’s letterhead)
• Proof of residential address (municipal account)
• Parent or guardian’s ID document (certified copy)
• Parent or guardian’s proof of monthly household income (salary or pension slips if applicable, affidavit if unemployed)
• Proof of disability (if applicable)

Important Information

• Bursary funding will be paid directly to the institution where the recipient is studying
• Selected candidates will be required to sign a bursary agreement with the Bergrivier Municipality
• Applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted – only hand-delivered applications will be considered

Contact Information

If you have any queries related to the Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027, please contact the Bergrivier Municipality directly:

• Contact Person: Mr D Boumeester (Human Resource Officer: Training and Development)
• Telephone: 022 913 6055
• Email: boumeesterd@bergmun.org.za

Bergrivier Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: Bergrivier Municipality
• Bursary Name: Bergrivier Municipality Bursary Programme
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: South African citizens permanently residing in Bergrivier Municipal area
• Fields of study: ANY field (first Degree or National Diploma)
• Study type: Full-time
• Institution type: Accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Age preference: 18-35 years (older applicants still considered)
• Household income preference: Combined monthly income between R3,501 and R22,000
• What is covered: Registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, books, study materials, accommodation (case-by-case)
• Payment method: Paid directly to the institution
• Required documents: ID, Matric results, academic record, proof of registration, fee breakdown, proof of address, parents’ ID, proof of income, proof of disability (if applicable)
• Application method: Hand delivery only (NO email or fax)
• Application marking: “Application for External Study Bursary” for attention of Mr D Boumeester
• Closing date: 4 September 2026 at 15:00