Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary

Key Facts

Status: Applications Closed
Provider: Joe Morolong Local Municipality
Field of Study: General

Mining

Engineering
Study Level: Matric

Undergraduate
Academic Year: 2026
Application Closes: Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - 12:00

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Eligibility Requirements

South African citizen aged between 17 and 35
Resides within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality area (Northern Cape)
Currently in Matric or already completed Matric
Minimum Level 5 in Mathematics and Physical Science for science-related fields, or a minimum 60% overall average for non-science fields
Enrolled full-time at an accredited public university or university of technology
Demonstrated financial need and historically disadvantaged background
Not already receiving another bursary or student loan

Documents Needed

Certified copy of ID document
Academic records
Proof of residence within Joe Morolong Local Municipality
Proof of parental or household income (payslips, sworn affidavit, or SASSA documentation)

About Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary

The Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary is a joint programme between the Joe Morolong Local Municipality and Assmang's Black Rock Mine operations in the Northern Cape. It is a distinct, area-restricted scheme, separate from Assmang's broader bursary programme covered elsewhere on this site, and it only supports students who actually live within the Joe Morolong municipal area in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District.

The Black Rock Mine sits in the Kalahari Manganese Field near Hotazel, home to a large share of the world's known high-grade manganese resources, and Assmang partners with the municipality so that mining revenue translates directly into education support for the surrounding communities.

Funding Details

The bursary funds undergraduate study costs for residents of the Joe Morolong municipal area, although the municipality has not published a detailed public breakdown of the exact rand value or specific cost items covered. Applicants should confirm the full benefit package directly with the municipality once shortlisted.

Where You Can Study

Recipients must enrol full-time at an accredited public university or university of technology in South Africa. There is no separate list of approved private colleges.

About Joe Morolong Local Municipality

Joe Morolong Local Municipality is a Category B municipality in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District of the Northern Cape, with agriculture, mining, and community services forming its main economic sectors. The municipal are…

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Phone: 053 773 9300
Email: bursary@joemorolong.gov.za

Fields of Study & Who Can Apply

This bursary supports undergraduate study in both technical and non-technical fields for young people from the Joe Morolong municipal area. Applicants pursuing science-related qualifications need at least a Level 5 in Mathematics and Physical Science, while applicants in non-science fields need a minimum overall Matric average of 60%. The scheme favours students who come from a historically disadvantaged background and who can demonstrate genuine financial need.

Application Procedure

Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.

Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.

Closes: Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - 12:00

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Questions about this application?

Contact Joe Morolong Local Municipality directly:

Last verified:

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 - 12:00

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as the general Assmang bursary?

No. This scheme is jointly run by the Joe Morolong Local Municipality and Assmang's Black Rock Mine, and it is restricted to students who reside within the Joe Morolong municipal area. Assmang also runs a separate, broader bursary programme elsewhere that is not limited to this area.

Do I need to live in the Joe Morolong municipal area to qualify?

Yes. Residence within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality in the Northern Cape is a core requirement.

What academic results do I need?

Science applicants need at least a Level 5 in Mathematics and Physical Science. Applicants in non-science fields need a minimum 60% overall Matric average.