City of Johannesburg Bursaries 2026 x200

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Bursary Closing Date: 31 October 2025

The City of Johannesburg Municipality is offering 200 bursaries for South African youth residing in Johannesburg for full-time undergraduate studies in various fields for the 2026 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking financial support to pursue a range of disciplines at accredited South African tertiary institutions.

Fields of Study Covered:

The bursary is available for the following disciplines:

  • Actuarial Science

  • Built Environment (Architecture, Construction, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying)

  • Commerce

  • Community Services

  • Emergency Management Services

  • Engineering (All Fields)

  • Health (All Fields)

  • Finance (Accounting, Auditing, Small Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Treasury, Economics)

  • Information Technology and Management (All Fields)

  • International Relations and Protocol

  • Legal

  • Logistics

  • Marketing

  • Municipal Governance (Monitoring and Evaluation)

  • Real Estate (Property Management, Property Valuation)

  • Geo Information Science (GIS)

Bursary Criteria:

  • Academic Merit: Selection is based on academic performance.

  • Tertiary Institution: Applicants must study at an accredited South African institution.

  • Undergraduate Studies: Only available for undergraduate qualifications (minimum 1-year course). Not applicable for postgraduate studies.

  • Renewable: The bursary is renewable annually, subject to academic performance.

What the Bursary Covers:

  • Tuition and Registration Fees

  • Prescribed Books and/or Study Materials

  • Coverage Limit: Up to R40,000 per academic year

Required Documents:

Applicants must submit certified copies of the following:

  1. Latest academic record

  2. South African Identity Document

  3. Proof of residence in Johannesburg (e.g., Water & Lights / Rates & Taxes statement)

  4. Parents’ proof of income / death certificates (if applicable) OR affidavit.

How to Apply:

For further assistance or inquiries, contact:

Important Notes:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • If no response is received within 6 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

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