Drakenstein Municipality Bursaries 2024: Financial Aid for Students in 7 Higher Education Fields

The Drakenstein Municipality, nestled at the heart of South Africa’s Western Cape, covers an impressive area of 1,528 square kilometres. Characterised by its stunning mountain ranges and lush agricultural land, the municipality reflects an ethos of unity and determination. As a community, Drakenstein Municipality is committed to transparency, accountability, and integrity, values that fuel sustainable growth and positively impact local communities. Committed to its legacy, Drakenstein Municipality selflessly contributes to the development and growth of its city.

Drakenstein Municipality Bursaries 2024: A Comprehensive Financial Aid Programme

In a bid to support gifted South African students aiming to pursue full-time studies in 2024, Drakenstein Municipality offers the Drakenstein Municipality Bursaries. This inclusive programme is designed to provide financial support to individuals from various backgrounds seeking to achieve academic qualifications. Candidates demonstrating exceptional academic prowess and possessing significant qualities as diligent students are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

Bursaries are offered in the following fields:

1. Artisan Development Training: This includes training in Welding, Diesel Mechanics, Building Construction, Heavy Current, and Plumbing.
2. Accredited Skills Programmes: The programmes include Grass cutting, Painting, Digger-loader, Hairdressing, and Welding.
3. Administration and Services-Relevant Fields: For those passionate more about Sports Administration, Public Administration, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Traffic Management, Human Resources, and Public Management.
4. Engineering Fields: Exclusively tailored for students interested in Electro-Technical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
5. Finance Fields: For the numbers wizards looking to make a career in Auditing, Accounting, and Financial Management.
6. Planning, Environment and Development-Relevant Fields: Catering to students aiming at a career in Town and Regional Planning, Local Economic Development and Tourism, Environment, Architectural Technology, Solid Waste, and Water/Wastewater relevant fields.
7. Social and Community Development-Relevant Fields: Exclusively for those aiming to make a change in the community through development initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

Interested applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to ensure they qualify for the programme:

• Must be between 18-35 years old
• Must be a permanent resident of Drakenstein Municipality
• Must plan to or already be studying full-time at an accredited Higher Education and Training Institution in South Africa
• Must intend to study or already be studying one of the above-mentioned disciplines in 2024

Download the Bursary Application Form to get started. When filling out the application form, please ensure it is done correctly to avoid disqualification. Ensure you prepare the required supporting documents mentioned above, missing documents may result in an unsuccessful application. Once completed, email your applications to [email protected] Alternatively, it can also be hand-delivered to the Drakenstein Municipality Civic Centre, Bergriver Boulevard, Ground Floor, Corporate Services.

Please note, the application deadline is Friday, 13 October 2023 at 15:00. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the committee latest by 31 January 2024. If you do not hear back by then, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.