The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) invites unemployed individuals / students interested in the local government to apply for the Discretionary Grants Bursary 1 st Funding Window in support of the LGSETA Annual Performance Plan (APP) targets for 2024/2025 financial year.

Who can apply?

• South African students and those with permanent residence status.
• University, University of Technology, and TVET Colleges (NATED programmes) students or Grade 12 learners who have been accepted in institutions of higher learning.
• Students who are accepted or received provisional acceptance for a course/qualification that is in line with local government sector.
• Priority will be given to studies that relate to the local government sector priority occupations priorities aligned to the broad service delivery areas and support functions aligned to the five broad focus areas of LGSETA.
• Please refer to the list of qualifications that will be supported for the bursary on the LGSETA website.
• Only students that are studying full time will be funded.

How to apply?

• Go to the LGSETA website http://www.lgseta.org.za 
• Complete the online Bursary application form.
• Upload all the required supporting documents on the link within your online application.
• Submit your application
• All enquiries must be directed to the Bursary Department at [email protected]