The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) invites unemployed individuals / students interested in the local government to apply for the Bursary Funding Window in support of the LGSETA Annual Performance Plan targets for 2025/2026.

Who can apply? 

1. South African students and those with permanent residence status. 

2. University Students, Universities of Technology Students, and TVET Colleges students or Grade 12 learners who have been accepted in the respective institutions for the specific qualifications relevant to the local government sector. 

3. Students who are accepted or received provisional acceptance for a course/qualification that is in line with local government sector. 

4. Please refer to the list of qualifications that will be supported for the bursary on the LGSETA website. 

5. Only students who are studying full-time will be funded.