City of Polokwane: Bursaries 2026
The Polokwane Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Polokwane Municipal area (Limpopo) for studies towards a first Degree or National Diploma in ANY field.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must permanently reside within the Polokwane Municipality, in Limpopo province
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards your first Degree or National Diploma qualification in 2026 (i.e., you must NOT have studied another qualification at the same level)
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University, University of Technology, or TVET College in South Africa
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding
- You must be from a disadvantaged background
- Students with disabilities who meet all the requirements are encouraged to apply
Download Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
Alternatively, application forms can be collected from any cluster office or the Civic Centre office 901/908.
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your completed bursary application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric final results/certificate (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance/provisional admission at a tertiary institution (on institution’s letterhead)
- Parents or guardians ID documents/death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or letter from employer if employed, affidavit if unemployed, latest financial statements if self-employed, proof of government grant if applicable)
- Proof of residence – original and stamped (Municipal Water utility/Bank Statement/confirmation letter from authorized traditional leaders)
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
Via Post to:
P O Box 111
Polokwane
0700
Or
Hand delivery to: Civic Centre, Cnr Landross Mare Street and Bodenstein Street, 9th floor (Office no 901/908 or ground floor), Polokwane, 0700