Polokwane Municipality Bursary 2026

The Polokwane Municipality, located in the Capricorn District of Limpopo, serves as the economic hub of the province. Formerly known as Pietersburg, this Category B municipality supports over 500,000 residents, most of whom live in rural areas. Its key economic sectors include community services, finance, retail, transport, manufacturing, and mining. The Municipality’s bursary programme forms part of its ongoing commitment to education, empowerment, and community development.

Fields of Study Covered

The Polokwane Municipality Bursary Programme 2026 invites applications from students pursuing a first Degree or National Diploma in any field of study. Bursaries are awarded exclusively to students residing within the Polokwane Municipal area in Limpopo.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African citizen
• Permanently reside in the Polokwane Municipality, Limpopo
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intending to study toward your first Degree or National Diploma (no previous qualifications at the same level)
• Be accepted or provisionally admitted to a public University, University of Technology, or TVET College in South Africa
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding
• Be from a financially disadvantaged background
• Students with disabilities who meet the above requirements are strongly encouraged to apply

Application Process

Download and complete the Polokwane Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 (PDF).
Alternatively, collect forms at:
Polokwane Municipality Civic Centre and cluster offices – Seshego, Sebayeng, Aganang, Moletjie, Mankweng, Molepo, Chuene, and Maja (Human Resources Development SBU, Office 905 & 903, Cnr Landros Mare and Bodenstein Streets).

Required Documents

Submit certified copies of the following documents with your completed form:

• ID document
• Matric final results or certificate
• Proof of acceptance or provisional admission at a tertiary institution (on official letterhead)
• Parents/guardians’ ID documents or death certificates, if deceased
• Parents/guardians’ proof of income:
  • Latest payslips or employer letter (if employed)
  • Affidavit (if unemployed)
  • Latest financial statements (if self-employed)
  • Proof of government grant (if applicable)
• Proof of residence – original and stamped (Municipal utility bill, bank statement, or letter from an authorised traditional leader)

Submission Methods

Deliver applications to:
Civic Centre, Cnr Landros Mare & Bodenstein Streets
9th Floor (Office 905/903) or Ground Floor
Polokwane, 0700

Or post to:
P.O. Box 111
Polokwane, 0700

Final Thoughts

The Polokwane Municipality Bursary 2026 provides critical support to deserving youth within Limpopo, empowering them to pursue higher education and contribute to local development. Eligible students should ensure that their applications are complete and submitted before the 5 December 2025 deadline.