Thembisile Hani Local Municipality is inviting eligible students to apply for its 2027 Mayoral Bursary Programme. The opportunity is intended to support qualifying students pursuing tertiary education.
The municipality published the 2027 bursary advertisement and application form on 14 October 2026. Applicants should read the official advert carefully to confirm the closing date, eligible fields of study, application requirements and submission procedure.
Bursary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Bursary provider | Thembisile Hani Local Municipality |
| Bursary programme | Mayoral Bursary Programme |
| Academic year | 2027 |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Target applicants | Eligible students meeting the municipality’s requirements |
| Closing date | Check the official 2027 advertisement |
| Application form | Available from the municipality’s official publication page |
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should consult the official 2027 bursary advertisement and application form for the complete eligibility criteria.
The municipality’s previous bursary programme required applicants to be South African citizens residing within Thembisile Hani Local Municipality’s area of jurisdiction, planning to pursue undergraduate studies at an accredited public university, university of technology or TVET college. The previous programme also considered financial need and academic performance.
Important: These are requirements from the previous bursary cycle and should not be assumed to be unchanged for 2027. Applicants must verify the current criteria in the new application documents.
Required Documents
Prepare to check the official application form for the required supporting documents. The previous application cycle requested documents such as:
Certified copy of the applicant’s South African ID
Grade 11 and/or current Matric results, where applicable
Certified National Senior Certificate, where applicable
Proof of acceptance at the intended institution
Proof of residence
Supporting documents showing household income or financial need
Certified ID copy of a parent or guardian
The 2027 application form should be used as the final checklist because requirements may have changed.
How to Apply
Visit the official Thembisile Hani Local Municipality publication page.
Find “Thembisile Hani Local Municipality 2027 Mayoral Bursaries Application.”
Download both the bursary advertisement and application form.
Read the requirements and closing date carefully.
Complete the application form and prepare the required supporting documents.
Submit your application using the method and address specified in the 2027 advertisement.
Official bursary notice and application form:
https://www.thembisilehanilm.gov.za/publications/thembisile-hani-local-municipality-2027-mayoral-bursaries-application
Closing Date
The closing date must be confirmed from the official 2027 bursary advertisement. Applicants should submit their completed applications before the stated deadline and avoid relying on dates from previous years.
About Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Its Mayoral Bursary Programme provides an opportunity for qualifying local students to seek financial support for their tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was the 2027 bursary advertised?
The municipality published the 2027 Mayoral Bursary notice on 14 October 2026.
2. Where can I get the application form?
The application form is available on the municipality’s official publication page linked above.
3. Who qualifies for the bursary?
Applicants must meet the requirements in the official 2027 advertisement and application form. Check the residency, academic, financial and institutional requirements before applying.
4. Which courses are funded?
Refer to the official 2027 advertisement for the eligible fields of study. Do not rely on a previous year’s list without confirming it.
5. How do I submit my application?
Follow the submission instructions provided in the official 2027 application documents.