Bergrivier Municipality Bursaries 2027: Funding for Any Field of Study

Who can apply

• Be South African citizens.
• Permanently reside within the Bergrivier Municipal area in the Western Cape.
• Preferably be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
• Be studying or intending to study towards a first full-time Degree or National Diploma.
• Meet the admission requirements of the relevant tertiary institution.
• Be registered or accepted at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
• Have passed the previous year of study if already studying.
• Applicants outside the 18 to 35 age range may still be considered.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Bergrivier Municipality - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Bergrivier Municipality invites qualifying South African students residing within the Bergrivier Municipal area to apply for the External Study Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 04 September 2026 at 15:00

Bursary Location: Bergrivier Municipal Area, Western Cape, South Africa

Bergrivier Municipality Bursary Programme 2027

Bergrivier Municipality is offering bursary opportunities to students who permanently reside within the Bergrivier Municipal area in the Western Cape.

The bursary is available for studies towards a first:

• Undergraduate Degree.
• Postgraduate Degree.
• National Diploma.

The bursary is open to studies in:

Any field

Applicants must study or intend to study full-time at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.

Bursary Programme Overview

Organisation: Bergrivier MunicipalityProgramme: External Study Bursary 2027Academic Year: 2027Fields of Study: Any fieldStudy Level: First Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree / National DiplomaResidency: Bergrivier Municipal AreaProvince: Western CapeClosing Date: 04 September 2026 at 15:00Application Method: Hand delivery

What Does the Bergrivier Municipality Bursary Cover?

The bursary may cover expenses including:

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

The final funding amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Bursary payments will be made directly to the tertiary institution where the successful recipient is studying.

Selected applicants will also be required to sign a bursary agreement with Bergrivier Municipality.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

Applicants outside the 18 to 35 age range may still be considered.

Financial Need Preference

Preference will be given to applicants from poor households where parents or legal guardians earn a combined monthly income below the GAP housing threshold.

The supplied information indicates a household-income range of approximately:

R3,501 to R22,000 per month

Applicants should therefore submit the required proof of household income with their application.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit clear copies of:

• Certified ID document.
• Certified Matric final results or Matric certificate.
• Certified full tertiary academic record if currently studying.
• Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution.
• Breakdown of study fees for the year on the institution’s letterhead.
• Proof of residential address, such as a municipal account.
• Certified parent or guardian ID document.
• Proof of parents’ or guardians’ monthly household income.
• Proof of disability, where applicable.

Proof of household income may include salary slips, pension slips or an affidavit where a parent or guardian is unemployed.

How to Apply for Bergrivier Municipality Bursary 2027

Applicants must download and complete the prescribed bursary application form.

Click here to download the Bergrivier Municipality Bursary Application Form 2027

Application forms may also be collected from the Human Resource Services Department in Piketberg or from Bergrivier Municipality reception offices.

Completed applications must be marked:

“Application for External Study Bursary”

and addressed for the attention of:

Mr D Boumeester - Human Resource Officer: Training and Development

Applications must be hand-delivered to one of the following offices:

Aurora: Main Street, Aurora, 7325Tel: 022 952 1720

Eendekuil: Hoof Street, Eendekuil, 7335Tel: 022 942 1780

Piketberg: 13 Kerkstraat, Piketberg, 7320Tel: 022 913 6000

Porterville: Mark Street, Porterville, 6810Tel: 022 931 2100

Redelinghuys: Voortrekker Street, Redelinghuys, 8105Tel: 022 962 1605

Velddrif: Voortrekker Street, Velddrif, 7365Tel: 022 783 1112

Applications submitted by email or fax will not be accepted.

Bursary Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

04 September 2026 at 15:00

Late applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

For bursary-related enquiries, contact:

Mr D BoumeesterHuman Resource Officer: Training and Development

Telephone:

022 913 6055

Email:

[email protected]

Important Application Notes

• The bursary is for the 2027 academic year.
• Applicants must permanently reside within the Bergrivier Municipal area.
• Funding is available for studies in any field.
• Undergraduate, postgraduate and National Diploma studies may be considered.
• Funding may cover tuition, registration, examinations, books, study materials and accommodation.
• Preference will be given to financially needy households.
• Applications must be hand-delivered.
• Email and fax applications will not be accepted.
• Applications close on 04 September 2026 at 15:00.

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