LGSETA Unemployed Bursary 2024

Organisation : Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA)
Scholarship Name : Unemployed Bursary 2024
Applicable For : Unemployed Individuals/Students
Cuntry : South Africa
Last Date : 30th November 2024
Website : https://lgseta.org.za/learners-dg-bursary-window/

What is LGSETA Unemployed Bursary?

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 1st Funding Window in support of the LGSETA Annual Performance Plan (APP) targets for 2024/2025 financial year. Last date of application is 30th November 2024.

Who Can Apply For LGSETA Unemployed Bursary?

1. South African students and those with permanent residence status.
2. University, University of Technology, and TVET Colleges (NATED programmes) students or Grade 12 learners who have been accepted in institutions of higher learning.
3. Students who are accepted or received provisional acceptance for a course/qualification that is in line with local government sector.
4. 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.
5. Please refer to the list of qualifications that will be supported for the bursary on the LGSETA website.
6. Only students that are studying full time will be funded.

How To Apply For LGSETA Unemployed Bursary?

1. Go to the LGSETA website http://www.lgseta.org.za and follow these steps:
i. Click Services tab.
ii. Then click DG Bursary under Learners tab.
iii. Lastly click on the link provided under 2024-2025; thereafter
2. Complete the online Bursary application form.
3. Upload all the required supporting documents on the link within your online application.
4. Submit your application.

Submissions:
1. An individual bursary application must be submitted by each student/learner through the LGSETA Microsoft Forms as per details under how to apply (No applications should be sent via email addresses or hand delivered).
2. The application window opens on 3 November 2024 at 8:00 am and closes on the 30 November 2024 at 23:59.
3. The deadline will not be extended. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. The List of qualifications that will be funded is accessible from the LGSETA website www.lgseta.org.za.

Please Note:
1. All Bursary applications are subject to approval by the LGSETA Accounting Authority.
2. The allocation of these Bursaries will be dependent on the availability of funds and on applicants meeting all requirements as per the programmes funding criteria, policies, and procedures.
3. LGSETA reserves the right to cancel the discretionary grant funding window in whole or in part at its discretion.
4. If you have not heard from us within three (3) months of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
5. All enquiries must be directed to the Bursary Department at bursaryapp@lgseta.org.za

What is the Last Date of LGSETA Unemployed Bursary?

Last Date of LGSETA Unemployed Bursary is 30th November 2024.