Collins Chabane Municipality Bursary 2026 🎓 — Collins Chabane Local Municipality invites applications from students originating from indigent and disadvantaged households who wish to pursue tertiary studies at accredited institutions across South Africa.
About the Collins Chabane Municipality Bursary
The Collins Chabane Municipality Bursary Programme aims to support deserving learners from financially disadvantaged backgrounds by assisting them with registration fees at recognised tertiary institutions.
Applications are open to current matriculants who intend to study in fields aligned with the municipality’s skills development priorities.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary supports studies in the following fields:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Town Planning
- Information Technology
- Commerce (Financial Management, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Economics)
- Law
What the Bursary Covers
- Registration fees only
Please note: The bursary does not cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals or any other study-related expenses.
Required Supporting Documents
Completed application forms must be accompanied by the following documents:
- Certified copy of ID or birth certificate of the applicant
- Certified copies of parents’ IDs or birth certificates
- Certified proof of income of both parents or guardians
- Certified copy of latest matric results
- Proof of registration at a tertiary institution
- Proof of residence endorsed by Councillor or Traditional Leader (Induna)
- Motivation letter
How to Apply
Application forms can be obtained from:
- HR Office
- Registry Office
- Office of the Mayor
- Saselamani Satellite Office
- Vuwani Satellite Office
- Njhakanjhaka Hall at Hlanganani
Forms can also be downloaded from the municipal website:
🔗 www.collinschabane.gov.za
Alternatively, application forms can be requested via WhatsApp:
- +27 72 684 9954
- +27 66 477 9695
Completed applications must be hand delivered to:
The Municipal Manager
Collins Chabane Municipality
225 Collins Chabane Drive, Old DCO Building, Malamulele
Faxed or emailed applications, as well as applications submitted without the required supporting documents, will be automatically disqualified.
Closing Date
14 January 2026 at 16:30
Late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Enquiries
Enquiries should be directed to the Senior Manager: Corporate Services during office hours:
- Tel: 015 851 0110
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who can apply for the Collins Chabane Municipality Bursary?
Students from indigent and disadvantaged households who are currently in matric.
2. What expenses does the bursary cover?
The bursary covers registration fees only.
3. Can applications be emailed?
No. Applications must be hand delivered. Faxed or emailed applications will be disqualified.
4. What happens if I do not receive feedback?
If you are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
5. When is the closing date?
The closing date is 14 January 2026 at 16:30.