eThekwini Municipality: Bursaries 2025

eThekwini Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the following fields:

• Architecture
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Property Valuer
• Quantity Surveying

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Accommodation,
• Examination fees,
• Book allowance
• A once-off computer allowance in the second year of study (subject to compliance with the agreement).

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
• You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
• Preference will be given to students who have passed at least the first year of study
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Preference will be given to underrepresented candidates (in terms of race, gender and disability)