Umkhanyakude District

Bursary Programme

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The Umkhanyakude District Bursary Programme provides financial support to eligible students studying at accredited South African Universities and TVET Colleges.

Registration Fees
Tuition Fees
Accommodation Allowance
Monthly Food Allowance
Laptop Allowance
Transport Allowance
Books & Study Materials
Research Support

Undergraduate Students
Postgraduate Students
TVET Students
Returning Drop-out Students

All accredited qualifications offered by recognised South African higher education institutions.

Successful applicants are required to pay a once-off refundable Acceptance Deposit of R532 to confirm acceptance of their bursary offer.

The full Acceptance Deposit will be refunded together with the student's first monthly allowance after bursary activation.

This is NOT an application fee.

Create an account.
Login to your account.
Complete the bursary application.
Select applicant category.
Upload supporting documents.
Submit application.
Application review.
Offer Letter issued.
Download Offer Letter.
Download Bursary Agreement.
Sign the Bursary Agreement.
Pay the refundable Acceptance Deposit.
Upload proof of payment.
Upload signed Bursary Agreement.
Verification.
Bursary activated.

All information supplied must be true and correct.
False information may lead to disqualification.
The programme may verify all submitted information.
Funding is subject to approval.
Students must comply with the signed Bursary Agreement.
Acceptance of the bursary means acceptance of all programme policies.

Who can apply?

Eligible students residing within Umkhanyakude District.

Which courses are funded?

All accredited programmes.

Is there an application fee?

No.

What is the Acceptance Deposit?

A refundable amount of R532 payable only after approval.

Office: Umkhanyakude District Bursary Office

Email: bursary@umkhanyakude.gov.za

Telephone: +27 35 XXX XXXX

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Welcome

Umkhanyakude District
Bursary Programme

Empowering students through accessible higher education funding.

Students pursuing higher education

2027 BURSARY APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Closing Date

30 September 2026

Umkhanyakude District

Bursary Programme

Empowering Education. Building Tomorrow.

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