The applications are now open for the City of Johannesburg Bursary 2026. This opportunity is available to youth permanently residing in Johannesburg who wish to pursue full-time undergraduate studies in South Africa.
The municipality is offering 200 bursaries aimed at supporting students academically and financially. The bursary covers essential study costs and is awarded based on academic merit. More details are below.
Program Overview
Organization: City of Johannesburg
Program: Undergraduate Bursary Programme
Location: Johannesburg
Number of Awards: 200 Bursaries
Study Level: Undergraduate (Full-time)
Eligible Applicants: South African youth residing in Johannesburg
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Financial Benefits
The City of Johannesburg bursary provides:
- Tuition and registration fees
- Prescribed books and study materials
- Financial support of up to R40,000 per academic year
- Renewable funding based on academic performance
Fields of Study
Applicants can pursue undergraduate studies in the following areas:
- Actuarial Science
- International Relations and Protocol
- Built Environment (Architecture, Construction, Urban & Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying)
- Legal Studies
- Commerce
- Logistics
- Community Services
- Marketing
- Emergency Management Services
- Municipal Governance (Monitoring and Evaluation)
- Engineering (All Fields)
- Real Estate (Property Management, Property Valuation)
- Health Sciences (All Fields)
- Geo Information Science (GIS)
- Finance (Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Treasury, Supply Chain Management, Small Business Management)
- Information Technology and Management
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the City of Johannesburg bursary, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be a permanent resident of Johannesburg
- Meet academic merit requirements
- Plan to study at an accredited South African tertiary institution
- Apply for undergraduate studies (postgraduate studies are not covered)
- Enroll in a qualification of at least one year
Selection Criteria
- Selection is strictly based on academic performance
- Applicants must secure admission to a tertiary institution independently
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If no response is received within six weeks after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful
Required Documents
Applicants must submit certified copies of:
- Most recent academic record
- South African ID document
- Proof of Johannesburg residency (e.g., utility bill)
- Parents’ proof of income or death certificate(s)
- Affidavit if parental information is unavailable
Why You Should Apply
This bursary will help you:
- Access quality tertiary education
- Reduce financial burden during your studies
- Gain support from a major municipal institution
- Improve your long-term career prospects
How to Apply for the City of Johannesburg Bursary
- Apply online through the official website
- Complete the application form and upload required documents
You can apply via:
- City of Johannesburg Official Website
Contact Persons: Billy Baloyi and Takalani Wakpo
Email: BillyB@joburg.org.za / TakalaniW@joburg.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 31 OCTOBER 2025
