Vhembe’s bursaries for 2020 now open
The Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) is calling upon previously disadvantaged students within the district who want to pursue or intend to pursue in various fields of study at any tertiary institutions, to start applying for the 2020 intake.
LIMPOPO – The Spokesperson for the Vhembe District Municipality, Matodzi Ralushai said application forms are obtainable from the office of the mayor (on the second floor) and the closing date is 29 November.
According to Ralushai, the Mayor’s Bursary Fund had set aside R3,5 million.
He said the municipality would give preference to students furthering their studies in hydrology and water management, environmental/disaster/waste management, regional and town planning, engineering/civil/electrical/mining/finance/business management, and tourism.
Applications forms should be accompanied by certified copies of Gr 12 June results, an academic record, an affidavit if parents are unemployed, identity document, letter of reference from the principal (for Gr 12) and proof of residence from the Headman, Civic or Sanco.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Municipal Manager
Vhembe District Municipality
Private Bag X5006
Thohoyandou
0950
Enquiries should be directed to the mayor’s office at (015) 960 2008/12 during office hours.
