Drakenstein Municipality External and Rural Bursaries 2027

Applicants must be 18 to 35, permanently reside in one of the listed Drakenstein areas and apply for full-time study in a relevant field.

Closed · last closed 9 Oct 2026 Bursary Western Cape
Check the current application cycle Use the official portal for dates and requirements.

About

Partial bursaries support qualifying applicants aged 18 to 35 who permanently reside in Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Saron or Simondium. Funding is for full-time studies in fields relevant to the local government sector, including accredited skills programmes.

What it covers

  • Partial bursaries for full-time studies
  • Studies in local government related fields
  • Accredited skills programmes

Who can apply

Aged 18 to 35 years
Permanent residence in Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Saron or Simondium
Full-time studies in a field relevant to the Local Government Sector

Documents to prepare

Latest results from June or September 2026
Proof of application to a tertiary or learning institution
Fully completed application form

How to apply

  1. 1Obtain an application form from Drakenstein Municipal Offices, Libraries or Thusong Centres, or use the linked application form.
  2. 2Attach the latest results and proof of application to a tertiary or learning institution.
  3. 3Email the completed form to ExternalBursaries@drakenstein.gov.za or RuralBursaries@drakenstein.gov.za, or hand deliver it to Human Resources Division: Training & Development, Civic Centre, Bergriver Boulevard, Ground Floor, Corporate Servic

Sources

Official sourceDrakenstein MunicipalityVisit the official website for the latest information.

Checked against www.drakenstein.gov.za on 30 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.