ABOUT THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Alfred Nzo District Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Alfred Nzo municipal area (Eastern Cape), for studies within the following scarce and critical skills fields of study:
- Civil Engineering (National Diploma)
- Disaster Management (National Diploma / Degree)
- Environmental and Water Science (BSc), Community Water Services and Sanitation (BSc), Water Resource Management (BSc), Water and Science Technology (National Diploma)
- Geographic Information System (National Diploma / Degree)
- Graphic Art / Design (National Diploma / Degree)
- Marine Engineering (National Diploma)
- Mechanical Engineering (National Diploma / Degree)
- Mechatronics (BSc Eng)
- Town / Urban and Regional Planning (National Diploma / Degree)
MORE ABOUT THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION & CONTRACT
Successful bursary recipients will receive feedback by 27 February 2026 at the latest. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Students will enter into a contractual agreement within the municipality, which contains all the general provisions related to the bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
You must be a South African citizen
You must reside within the Alfred Nzo jurisdiction area, in the Eastern Cape Province
You must be between the ages of 16 and 35 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
You must intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
You must have a strong academic record
You must be in financial need
Preference will be given to disadvantaged students
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
Download and complete the Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the following locations: ANDM offices and local municipalities (within Mbizana, Ntabankulu, umzimvubu and Matatiele) and Ward Councilors.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Proof of enrolment or acceptance to study at a recognised tertiary institution (certified copy)
- Proof of residence from your Ward Councillor
- Parents proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)
- Motivational letter indicating why you should be considered for the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
Applications must be posted to:
The Senior Manager Corporate Services
Alfred Nzo District Municipality
ERF 1400 Ntsizwa Street
Private Bag X 511
Mount Ayliff
4735
Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
6 February 2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Alfred Nzo District Municipality directly:
Human Resource Development Section
Contact People: Ms AN Zibobo / Ms N Mabunzi
Tel: 039 254 5112 / 039 254 5125
Please do NOT contact the Alfred Nzo District Municipality if this bursary has already closed.
