Thohoyandou - Matriculants from poor families in Limpopo's Vhembe district have until 18 January to apply for bursaries to further their studies this year.
The municipality, which is based in Thohoyandou, has set aside R3.5 million to help impoverished matriculants who qualify to study further.
"These learners should come from poor families that are unable to help them access tertiary education due to poverty," said District Mayor Florence Dzhombere when she announced the bursary fund.
The bursary is only available for studies related to civil, electrical, mining and chemical engineering, auditing, financial accounting, economics and business management related to tourism, agriculture and mining.
Dzhombere said the bursary would cover tuition fees, books and accommodation.
"The learners should show consistency in good performance while their parents must be unemployed or classified as indigent," she said.
Preference would be given to those who have passed Mathematics, Physical Science, Technology and commercial subjects.
"Successful recipients will be subjected to working for the municipality for at least two years, unless the district fails to offer employment," said Dzhombere.
Successful applicants will be encouraged to pursue their studies the University of Venda, University of Limpopo, University of South Africa, Tshwane University of Technology's Polokwane Campus, Madzivhandila Agricultural College and Vhembe FET College.
Application forms are available at the mayor's office.
