Rand West City Local Municipality
Rand West City Local Municipality Bursary
Closes
25 September 2026
Value
Tuition, registration, books, accommodation
Level
Undergraduate & Artisan
For
Rand West City local residents
Sector
Local Government
Work-back
None stated
About this bursary
The Executive Mayor of Rand West City Local Municipality provides financial support for local youth entering higher education. This funding initiative helps students from the municipal area pursue undergraduate degrees or vocational artisan training at public institutions.
The award aims to assist candidates living within Rand West City who face financial constraints. Priority is given to applicants from indigent households and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Recipients must be enrolled or provisionally accepted at an accredited public university, university of technology, or TVET college in South Africa.
Courses of study covered
What the bursary covers
Who can apply
You qualify if
- Applicants must live within the Rand West City Local Municipality in Gauteng.
- You must be currently in matric or have passed matric with admission to tertiary study.
- Funding is available for full-time undergraduate or artisan training qualifications only.
- Studies must be taken at a public South African university, university of technology, or TVET college.
- The qualification duration must be at least one year or three to four academic years.
- Combined gross household income must not exceed R350 000 per year.
- Preference is given to applicants from families registered on the municipal indigent database.
You do not qualify if
- Postgraduate students do not qualify for this bursary.
- Students attending private higher education institutions are not eligible.
- Applicants living outside Rand West City Local Municipality will not be considered.
- Households earning above R350 000 per year are excluded.
Documents you need to submit
- Certified copy of South African identity document
- Matric latest results if currently in Grade 12
- Matric certificate if already completed
- Latest academic transcript if currently studying at tertiary level
- Proof of application, admission, or provisional acceptance showing course duration and fees
- Proof of residential address within Rand West City Local Municipality
- Certified copies of parents or guardians identity documents
- Certified copy of death certificate if parents are deceased
- Parents or guardians proof of income, recent payslips, affidavit, or grant proof
- Medical doctor certificate if applicant has a permanent disability
Submit all listed documents with your application form to prevent disqualification.
How to apply
- 1Download or collect the official application form from Rand West City Local Municipality offices or public libraries.
- 2Fill out all sections of the application form accurately.
- 3Gather all required certified supporting documents.
- 4Hand deliver the complete application package to either the Randfontein or Westonaria municipal office.
Applications must be hand delivered before the closing date.