Garden Route District Municipality Bursary 2025

The Garden Route District Municipality, situated in the beautiful Western Cape Province, offers an exciting opportunity for students seeking financial support for their studies in 2025. The Garden Route District Municipality Bursary aims to help deserving students from the district pursue their academic dreams.

About the Garden Route District Municipality Bursary Programme

For the 2025 academic year, the Garden Route District Municipality is offering bursaries to assist students with financial support. The bursary programme is open to students from all fields of study whose parents reside permanently within the Garden Route municipal area.

Whether you’re pursuing studies in engineering, science, arts, business, or any other discipline, you are eligible to apply for this bursary. The GRDM aims to support the academic ambitions of students within its region, ensuring access to higher education for deserving candidates.

Fields Covered

The Garden Route District Municipality Bursary 2025 is unique in that it supports students across a variety of fields. Unlike many bursaries that focus on specific industries or professions, this bursary is open to students studying in any field. The only key requirement is that applicants reside within the Garden Route area and plan to study at an accredited South African institution in 2025.

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Requirements

To qualify for the Garden Route District Municipality Bursary, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements. Please ensure you meet all these criteria before applying, as applications that do not fulfill the requirements may not be considered:

1. Residency: Your parents must permanently reside within the Garden Route municipal area in the Western Cape Province.
2. Education Level: You must either be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
3. Study Requirements: You must be studying or plan to study full-time towards a qualification at a recognised and accredited South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) accredited institution.
4. Academic Year: You must be studying or intend to study in 2025.

Benefits of the Bursary

Applying for the Garden Route District Municipality Bursary offers several benefits:

1. Financial Assistance: The bursary will help ease the financial burden of tuition fees and other related expenses.
2. Support for Diverse Fields: Since the bursary is open to students from all fields of study, it provides opportunities for various career paths.
3. Community Empowerment: By offering bursaries to students from the region, the GRDM is investing in the education and future of the Garden Route community.
4. Equal Opportunity: Whether you are planning to study at a university, TVET institution, or other accredited tertiary institutions, this bursary can support your education journey.

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How to Apply

To apply, download and complete the Garden Route District Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025. You can download it from the GRDM website, or you can collect it in person from any of the Garden Route District Municipality’s satellite offices during office hours.

Your application must be accompanied by clear, certified copies of the following supporting documents:

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover Letter
3. ID Document (certified copy)
4. Matric Latest Results (if you are currently in Matric)
5. Matric Certificate (if you have completed Matric)
6. Most Recent Academic Results (if you are currently studying)
7. Proof of Registration at your tertiary institution and a breakdown of study-related expenses
8. Parents or Guardians’ Proof of Household Income (certified copies of payslips if employed or an affidavit if unemployed)
9. Proof of Residential Address (a recent municipal account in your parent or guardian’s name)

Submission Details

Once your application form and supporting documents are complete, send them to the following postal address:

Records, Garden Route District Municipality
54 York Street
P.O. Box 12
George
6530
Attention: Training and Development Section

The closing date for the bursary application is 31 October 2024. It’s essential to submit your application before this date to ensure it is considered. Late submissions will not be accepted, so be sure to gather your documents and apply as early as possible.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions or need more information about the Garden Route District Municipality Bursary, you can contact the following individuals during office hours:

• Mr. Reginald Salmons: 044 803 1363
• Ms. Angeline Naidoo: 044 803 1410
• Mrs. Angela-Ziva Coetzee: 044 803 1345

Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 07:30 to 16:30, and Friday from 07:30 to 13:30.

The Garden Route District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2025 is an exceptional opportunity for students residing within the Garden Route area. By supporting a wide range of academic fields, the bursary opens doors for students to pursue their studies without the heavy financial burden.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and want to further your education in 2025, this bursary could be your gateway to success.