Drakenstein Municipality Bursary 2026 for Tertiary Students

Drakenstein Municipality Bursary 2026 for Tertiary Students

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Drakenstein Municipality Bursary 2026 for Tertiary Students

Deadline: 10 October 2025

Location: South Africa

Drakenstein Municipality Bursary

Drakenstein Municipality is currently accepting applications for 2026 academic year bursaries.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Drakenstein Municipal area (Gouda, Paarl, Saron, Simondium or Wellington), for studies in fields relevant to Local Government, specifically the following fields:

  • Accredited Skills Programmes by accredited Learning Providers (including: Digger-loader, Grass cutting, Hairdressing, Painting, Welding etc)
  • Artisan Development Training qualifications (including: Building Construction, Diesel Mechanics, Electrical Heavy Current, Plumbing, Welding)
  • Community and Social Development
  • Engineering (including: Civil Engineering, Electro-Technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Finance (including: Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management)
  • Sports Administration, Public Administration & Services (including: Firefighting, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Public Management, Traffic Management)
  • Town & Regional Planning, Local Economic Development and Tourism, Architectural Technology, Environmental, Water/ Wastewater, Solid Waste

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Current bursary recipients do not have to reapply each year, their bursary will automatically be renewed, if they meet the academic criteria per the bursary policy.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must be permanently residing within the Drakenstein Municipal area (Gouda, Paarl, Saron, Simondium or Wellington), in the Western Cape province
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above, in 2026
  • You must be studying or have applied to study at a recognised and accredited Higher Education and Training institution in South Africa

How to apply

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:

  • Email: ExternalBursaries@drakenstein.gov.za OR RuralBursaries@drakenstein.gov.za
  • Hand delivery: Human Resources Division – Training and Development, Civic Centre (Ground Floor, Corporate Services), Berg River Boulevard, Paarl.

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