Are you a young South African residing in Johannesburg with big dreams of pursuing higher education? The City of Johannesburg Municipality is offering 200 bursaries to assist talented youth in furthering their studies and achieving their career goals. These bursaries aim to support full-time undergraduate students in various fields of study for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Available Fields of Study:
If you’re interested in any of the following fields, this bursary opportunity is for you:
- Actuarial Science
- Information Technology (All Fields)
- Agricultural Sciences (All Fields)
- International Relations and Protocol
- Built Environment (Architecture, Construction, Inspectors)
- Legal
- Commerce
- Logistics
- Community Services
- Marketing
- Curatorial Studies
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Emergency Management Services/Disaster Management
- Municipal Governance
- Engineering (All Fields)
- Nursing (All Fields)
- Environmental Management
- Project Management
- Finance (All Fields)
- Public Relations & Administration
- Geo Information Science
- Quantity Surveying
Bursary Criteria:
To be considered for this bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Academic Merit: Selection is strictly based on your academic performance.
- Residency: Applicants must reside permanently in Johannesburg and provide proof of residency.
- Institution: You must be enrolled or plan to study at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- Funding: You should not be receiving any other grants or bursaries.
- Qualification Level: The bursary applies to undergraduate studies only and does not cover postgraduate qualifications.
- Duration: The bursary is renewable annually, provided that academic performance is satisfactory.
Bursary Coverage:
The bursary covers the following expenses, up to a maximum of R40,000 per year:
- Tuition and registration fees
- Prescribed books and study materials
How to Apply:
To apply for this bursary, submit certified copies of the following documents:
- Most recent academic record
- South African ID document
- Proof of residency in Johannesburg (e.g., Water & Lights, Rates & Taxes statement)
- Proof of parents’ income or affidavit in case of deceased parents
Applications can be submitted online via the City of Johannesburg Bursary Application 2025 portal.
Important Dates:
- Closing Date: 04 November 2024
- Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you don’t hear back within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.