The DA-led Bergrivier municipality has invested in the future of its youth by assisting 27 students with funding to further their education.
Every year the municipality awards funds, allocated for in its budget, to students across the municipal area as a contribution to their tuition at tertiary institutions. This year, the municipality assisted 27 students with their tuition in various disciplines by awarding R10 000 to each of them.
The successful candidates will be pursuing their qualifications in a variety of disciplines, ranging from; Bachelor of Commerce in Law to Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery as well as a National Diploma in Engineering Services.
Students who are interested in applying for this bursary in future should visit the municipality’s official website or their pages on social media platforms for adverts. This opportunity is advertised on the municipality’s official website and notice boards to ensure that all students heading to tertiary institutions are well aware of this opportunity. The application process includes filling out the application form (which can be found on the municipal website), motivate why they should be award with this bursary, attach their matric results, amongst other things.
Executive mayor Ray Van Rooi said that the Bergrivier municipality will continue to serve the youth and create such opportunities for them as they are the leaders of tomorrow.
Successful bursary recipients of Bergrivier municipality 2019
