If you live in Ingquza Hill and want to study Electrical Engineering, Financial Accounting, ICT or Maritime Studies in 2025, the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary offered 4 bursaries to help. To qualify, you also needed to meet age, residence, academic and financial-need criteria. The closing date was 31 January 2025. At BursaryForms, we are your guide to success!

About the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality

Ingquza Hill Local Municipality (formerly Qaukeni Municipality) is one of five local municipalities under the OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape. It serves communities faced with infrastructure backlogs, poverty and underdevelopment. The bursary programme is one of its interventions to invest in youth and address financial barriers to tertiary education. At BursaryForms, we are thrilled to connect you with this opportunity!

Fields Covered by the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary

This bursary supports these fields:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Financial Accounting (Chartered Accounting)
  • Information Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Maritime Studies

Expenses Covered by the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary

What is clear in public info is that this bursary helps with tuition-related financial support, based on your quotation of the institution’s fee structure. It does not specify full details of accommodation, books or allowances. Applicants had to submit a fee quotation including accommodation and textbooks.

Eligibility Requirements for the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary

Think you have got what it takes? Here are the requirements for 2025:

  • Must be a South African citizen residing within Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, Eastern Cape.
  • Aged between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Completed Matric or be a Matric-holder.
  • Must be studying or intending to study full-time toward an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed (Electrical Engineering, ICT, Financial Accounting, Maritime Studies).
  • Must be accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised, accredited South African university.
  • Must meet the entry requirements of the chosen programme/university.
  • Financial need: household income not more than R 350,000 per annum.
  • Proof of residence within the municipality.

We are supporting you at BursaryForms! Expert tips:

  • Get your Matric certificate and/or latest results ready, certified.
  • Obtain your acceptance or provisional acceptance letter early.
  • Prepare a detailed fee quotation (tuition + accommodation + textbooks) from the university/institution.
  • Have documentation of your household income (payslips, affidavit, SASSA etc.) ready and certified.
  • Make sure your proof of residence is valid and from within Ingquza Hill.

This page was updated on October 7, 2025 to provide the most current bursary information.

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How to Apply for the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary

Turn your dream into reality—application was by postal / hand-delivered submission:

Application Form: No separate form was required—applicants had to submit supporting documents listed below.

Strengthen your application with these must-have documents (certified copies):

  • Signed Application Letter addressed to the Municipal Manager, with official stamp from your Ward Councillor
  • Certified Matric certificate (or most recent results)
  • Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance from the university (or proof of registration if current student)
  • Quotation from university showing fee structure including accommodation and textbooks
  • Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grants)
  • Proof of residence (within Ingquza Hill)

Applications were to be submitted via: hand delivery / postal submission to:

Municipal Manager
Ingquza Hill Local Municipality
135 Main Street, Flagstaff
4810, Eastern Cape

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Closing Date for the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary

31 January 2025

This deadline has passed—applications submitted after this date were not accepted.

Contact the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality

Got questions? Reach out to:

Ingquza Hill Local Municipality
Tel: 039 253 1568
Email: mntotho@ihlm.gov.za
Address: 135 Main Street, Flagstaff, 4810, Eastern Cape; Website: https://www.ihlm.gov.za

Frequently Asked Questions

Click each question to see its answer about the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary.

Am I eligible if my family income is slightly above R 350,000?+
If household income exceeds R 350,000 per annum, you do not qualify under the 2025 criteria.
Can I apply if I’m already studying at university?+
Yes. If you’re already studying an undergraduate qualification in one of the eligible fields and meet all other criteria, you could apply.
Will accommodation or textbooks definitely be funded?+
The bursary required submission of quotations for accommodation and textbook amounts, but it’s not guaranteed that all components will be fully funded.
Is there a formal application form?+
No. Applicants needed to submit the listed documents without a separate application form.
What happens if I apply after 31 January 2025?+
Applications received after 31 January 2025 were not accepted.
How will I know if my application succeeded?+
Only shortlisted candidates are contacted, within about 3 months of the closing date. If you haven’t heard by then, assume your application was unsuccessful.
Do I need a Ward Councillor’s stamp?+
Yes. The application letter must be stamped by your Ward Councillor.
Can Matric-in-progress students apply?+
No. Only those who have completed Matric were eligible.
What proof of residence is needed?+
Any official proof showing you reside in Ingquza Hill Local Municipality such as utility bill, lease, or official letter.
Who do I contact for queries?+
Mr M. Ntotho (Human Resources Development Section), Tel: 039 253 1568, Email: mntotho@ihlm.gov.za.

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