King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo Bursary Programme 2024 [x20 bursaries]

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BURSARY OVERVIEW

Applications are now open for the King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo Bursary Support Programme 2024.

Closing date: 25 November 2023

A total of 20 Bursaries worth R120 000 each to be offered to students who have been accepted by institutions for 2024.

ABOUT KING BUYELEKHAYA DALINDYEBO BURSARY

King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo and Queen Khazeka Dalindyebo are leading this new program to assist 20 deserving students to make their dreams come true.

The King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo Bursary program is a testament to the King and Queen’s unwavering belief in the power of education to transform lives and shape a brighter future for the AbaThembu Kingdom.

By investing in the education of their youth, they are laying the foundation for a legacy of intellectual growth, economic prosperity, and social advancement.

The King Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo Bursary Support Programme offers a chance for bright students from disadvantaged families in the AbaThembu Kingdom to go to varsity in 2024.

WHAT THE BURSARY COVERS

The KBZD Bursary is worth R120 000 and may cover the following tertiary expenses; 

• Tuition fees,
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• Meals

ELIGIBILITY/ WHO CAN APPLY?

The students who qualify for the King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi DalindyebO (KBZD) bursary meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be from disadvantaged community
• Excellent academic performance
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric

• You must be studying or intend on studying towards an any undergraduate qualification
• You must be studying or have applied/ registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University/University of Technology)

• Must have been accepted in any public institution
• One page motivational letter
• Must be from one of the following areas: Mthatha, Mqanduli, Ngcobo, Ladyfrere, Cofimvaba, Cala, or Komani.

HOW TO APPLY

TO apply for this bursary opportunity, please submit a one page motivational letter together with the following documents to support your application:

• Your certified ID Document
• Certified copy of  Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
• Certified copy of Matric certificate, if completed Matric
• Certified copy of Full academic record, if currently studying at tertiary level

• Proof of tertiary registration if currently a student
• Institution Proof of acceptance (Acceptance letter)
• Proof of residence
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest pay slips if employed, affidavit if
  unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable)

Deadline: 25 November 2023
Open to: Best perfomers with disadvantaged background from Mthatha,Mganduli,Ngcobo,Ladyfrere, Cofimvaba, Cala, and Komani.

Applications must be submitted via email at [email protected]. Applications not submitted via Email will not be considered.

When writing the email state that you are applying for the 2024 bursary and attach your certified documents. Your documents should be in one PDF file.

Should you not receive any feedback by 05 December 2023, please regard your application unsuccessful.