Rustenburg Municipality: Bursaries 2026
The Rustenburg Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for ALL fields of study, to previously disadvantaged youth who reside in the Rustenburg Local Municipal area (North West).
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must reside within the Rustenburg Local Municipal area, in the North West province (in any of the 45 wards).
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time in 2026.
- You must be studying or have been accepted/provisionally accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Preference will be given to students who have achieved excellent academic results.
- You must be previously disadvantaged or living with a disability.
Download Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the Rustenburg Municipality, from the Missionary Mpheni House Building (Room 8, Ground floor, Special Projects) or from Ward Councillors.
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy).
- Matric certificate/latest results (certified copy).
- Proof of admission or provisional acceptance from a tertiary institute (on institution’s letterhead).
- Proforma/Invoice from tertiary institute (including cost of tuition, prescribed books, and accommodation) (institute must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate).
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies).
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/affidavit if unemployed/pension slip if indigent applicant) (certified copies).
- Proof of residence.
Applications must be hand delivered to:
Rustenburg Local Municipality
Missionary Mpheni House
Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive & Beyers Naude Street
Rustenburg
2999