The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, created in the year 2000 in KwaZulu-Natal, is a metropolitan municipality which incorporates Durban city and its surrounding towns. The Municipality was established from 7 previously independent local councils and tribal land.
The province of KwaZulu-Natal has 11 districts, with eThekwini being the provinces biggest city. It is a popular center for tourists with its extensive beaches, warm subtropical climate, gorges and ravines. The Category A municipality is home to over 3.5 million people.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
eThekwini Municipality will be awarding bursaries for studies in these specific fields (undergraduate only):
- Chemical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Civil Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Electrical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (BSc or BEng)
- Electronic Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Property Development (BSc)
- Environmental Science (BSc)
- Conservation Biology (BSc)
- Ecology (BSc)
- Computer Science (BSc)
MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION
The eThekwini Municipality bursary will provide cover for tuition fees, accommodation, meal allowance/ stipend, prescribed book allowance and a computer allowance.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you have not received any feedback within 10 weeks of the application deadline, regard your application as unsuccessful.
Bursary recipients will be required to enter into a contract with the municipality, for the equal number of years as the duration of funding received.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
- Strong academic record
- Studying or accepted to study full time in one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Studying or intend on studying at a recognized public tertiary institution in South Africa
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Preference will be given to eThekwini residents
- Preference will be given to students who have passed the 1st year of study
- Preference will be given to students who are eThekwini residents, have been previously disadvantaged (in terms of disability, race and gender)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Applications must be done online here: eThekwini Municipality Bursary application
(Reference Number: ETH210129-10)
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 be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric/ awaiting Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently studying at tertiary level (on tertiary letterhead)
- Proof of acceptance to study at a South African public university (on tertiary letterhead)
CLOSING DATE
5 February 2021.
(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 eThekwini Municipality directly:
Contact people: Lihle Sishi / Mndeni Gumede
Tel: 031 311 3192 / 031 311 3183
Email: [email protected]