Apply Now for Silulumanzi Bursary 2025/2026

Silulumanzi has opened its 2025/2026 bursary application and is inviting all interested applicants to apply ASAP.

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ENDING DATE: Silulumanzi Bursary 2025/2026 will end on 30 November 2025/2026.

LOCATION: South Africa

BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be currently in Matric OR you must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying OR intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields listed of study
  • SYou must be studying OR been accepted to study at an accredited tertiary institution (University/ University of Technology/ FET College) in South Africa
  • You must be interested in joining the Water Industry
  • You must have achieved a minimum of Level 6 for Mathematics and Science in Matric
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • Preference will be given to: females students, previously disadvantaged individual and candidates with disabilities
  • Preference will be given South African citizens who reside within the above contractural concession areas of Mbombela city: Daantjie, KaMagugu, KaNyamazane, Luphisi, Matsulu, Mattafin, Mpakeni, Msogwaba, Tekwane, Zwelisha

BURSARY COVERAGE:

This bursary covers the following expenses:

  • registration fees,
  • tuition fees,
  • prescribed books,
  • study materials and
  • accommodation.
  • Bursaries are awarded for 1 year at a time and are renewable each year based on academic performance.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Download this application form to apply:

Remember to attach the following documents ehen applying:

  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
  • Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
  • 2020 exam results (on tertiary letterhead)
  • Supplementary exam results, if applicable (on tertiary letterhead)
  • Breakdown of study fees (invoice/ statement/ account/ receipt) in writing on tertiary institutes letterhead
  • Proof of disability, if applicable
  • Proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificates if deceased)
  • Motivational letter explaining reason why you chose your field of study (on the application form)

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