Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary Application for 2026/2027

Detailed guide on Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary Application 2026/2027. Are you a dedicated South African student from the Eastern Cape who dreams of furthering your studies but faces financial barriers? The Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary Programme 2026/2027 is now open, offering financial assistance to deserving students who wish to pursue tertiary education in critical and scarce skill fields. This initiative is part of the municipality’s commitment to youth empowerment, education development, and building a skilled workforce that can contribute to the socio-economic growth of the region.

The Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary provides support for tuition fees and may also cover study materials and other essential academic costs. It targets students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with priority given to fields of study that align with the municipality’s development needs, including engineering, health sciences, agriculture, finance, and other key sectors.

By applying for the CHDM Bursary 2026/2027, students gain the opportunity to ease their financial burden while accessing quality higher education. This bursary not only helps shape individual futures but also strengthens local communities through education and skills development.

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Keep reading to learn more about the eligibility criteria, priority fields of study, application guidelines, and closing date for the CHDM Bursary 2026/2027.

About Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary

The Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) is a Category C municipality located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is made up of six local municipalities: Emalahleni, Engcobo, Enoch Mgijima, Intsika Yethu, Inxuba Yethemba, and Sakhisizwe.

The district’s economy is driven mainly by community services, followed by trade, finance, transport, agriculture, manufacturing, and electricity.

To further its development goals, the municipality established the Chris Hani Development Agency (CHDA) in 2012. The CHDA is a state-owned company, fully owned by the district, tasked with driving socio-economic growth and development initiatives.

About Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary Programme 2026/2027

Fields Covered

The Chris Hani District Municipality, through the CHDA, is inviting students from within its local municipalities to apply for bursary funding for the 2026 academic year.

The bursary is open to students accepted to study towards a National Diploma or BSc degree in the following fields:

Agriculture

Agronomy
Analytical Chemistry
Animal Science
Crop Science
Horticulture
Pasture Science
Soil Science

Engineering

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Information Technology

Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Information Science
Information Systems
Information Technology
Software Engineering
Systems or Network Administration

Mining

Mining
Geology

Waste Management

Environmental Science

Eligibility Requirements for Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary Application 2026/2027

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered:

Must be a South African citizen
Must reside within the Chris Hani District Municipality (Emalahleni, Engcobo, Enoch Mgijima, Intsika Yethu, Inxuba Yethemba, or Sakhisizwe)
Must have completed Matric with a minimum average of 60%
Must be accepted to study in one of the fields listed above
Must be accepted at a public university or university of technology in South Africa
Must be from a previously disadvantaged community
Must demonstrate financial need (household income not exceeding R15 000 per month)
Must be willing to serve CHDM after graduation, for the same duration as the funding received

How to Apply for Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary 2026/2027

Download and complete the CHDA Bursary Application Form (.pdf) or collect it at the CHDA offices:
15 Warner Street, Southbourne, Queenstown.

Applicants must submit the completed form along with the following compulsory supporting documents:

Certified copy of South African ID document
Certified copy of Unabridged Birth Certificate
Certified copy of Matric final results and official NSC certificate
Proof of acceptance at a public university or university of technology
Proof of residence within the Chris Hani District (letter from ward councillor/municipal account/lease agreement)
Certified copies of parents/guardians’ ID documents
Proof of household income:
- If employed: payslips/letter from employer/sworn statement/tax return
- If self-employed: latest financial statements
- If unemployed: sworn affidavit
Certified copy of death certificates (if one or both parents are deceased)
Certified copy of divorce certificate, if applicable
Sworn statement if parents are separated

Submission Methods

Applications may be submitted in one of the following ways:

1) Email: recruitment@chda.org.za (Use subject line: CHDA Bursary Application)

2) Hand Delivery:

Chris Hani Development Agency
15 Warner Street, Southbourne, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, 5320

3) Local Municipality Offices (to the Skills Development Facilitator):

Emalahleni: Civic Centre, Cnr Mandela & Arras Streets, eMalahleni
Engcobo: 58 Union Street, Engcobo
Enoch Mgijima: 70 Cathcart Road, Town Hall, Komani
Intsika Yethu: 201 Main Street, Cofimvaba
Inxuba Yethemba: 1 J A Calata Street, Cradock
Sakhisizwe: 458 Umthatha Road, Cala

Closing Date for Chris Hani District Municipality Bursary Application 2026/2027

Application Deadline: 31 March (12:00 noon).

Late applications will not be accepted. Submit before the deadline to be considered.

Contact Details of Chris Hani District Municipality

For queries about the bursary, contact the Chris Hani District Municipality (Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00):

Ms Thembakazi Ngqoba – Acting Special Projects Manager

- Tel: 045 807 4014
- Email: thembakazi@chda.org.za

Ms Nqabisa Cingo

- Tel: 045 807 4017
- Email: nqabisa@chda.org.za