City of Johannesburg Bursaries 2027 – 200 Bursaries Available | Apply by 30 October 2026

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Organisation: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Programme: City of Johannesburg Bursary Programme 2027
Number of Bursaries: 200
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Eligible Applicants: South African Youth Permanently Residing in Johannesburg
Study Level: Full-Time Undergraduate Studies
Academic Year: 2027
Bursary Value: Up to R40,000 per Academic Year
Bursary Circular: 001/2026
Publication Date: 1 October 2026
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Application Method: Online Only

Overview

The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is inviting applications from qualifying South African youth for its 2027 Bursary Programme.

A total of 200 bursaries are available to young people who permanently reside in Johannesburg and wish to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at accredited South African tertiary institutions.

The bursary programme forms part of the municipality’s commitment to skills development, education and empowering young people within Johannesburg communities.

Successful applicants may receive financial assistance of up to R40,000 per academic year, covering tuition fees, registration fees, prescribed books and study materials.

The bursaries are available across several fields, including Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Health Sciences, Law, Commerce, Architecture, Business Management and other disciplines.

Selection will be based strictly on academic merit.

Fields of Study Covered by the Bursary

The City of Johannesburg is offering bursaries for undergraduate qualifications in the following fields:

1. Engineering

All fields of Engineering.

2. Built Environment

Architecture.
Construction.
Urban and Regional Planning.
Quantity Surveying.

3. Information Technology and Management

All fields of Information Technology.
Information Technology Management.

4. Finance

Accounting.
Auditing.
Small Business Management.
Supply Chain Management.
Treasury.
Economics.
Risk Management.
Compliance Management.

5. Health Sciences

All fields of Health.

6. Commerce and Business

Commerce.
Business Management.
Marketing.

7. Legal Studies

Law and related legal qualifications.

8. Humanities and Social Sciences

All fields of Humanities and Social Sciences.

9. Property and Real Estate

Property Management.
Property Valuation.

10. Other Approved Fields

Actuarial Science.
International Relations and Protocol.
Community Services.
Logistics.
Emergency Management Services.
Municipal Governance, including Monitoring and Evaluation.
Geo Information Science (GIS).

Applicants should ensure that their intended qualification falls within the advertised fields of study.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the City of Johannesburg Bursary Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must be a South African citizen.
Must be a young person who permanently resides in Johannesburg.
Must intend to pursue full-time undergraduate studies.
Must study at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
Must be pursuing a qualification with a duration of at least one year.
Must have an academic record suitable for merit-based selection.
Must apply for a qualification within one of the advertised fields of study.
Must arrange their own admission to a tertiary institution.

Important: The bursary does not cover postgraduate qualifications.

The circular does not specify an exact age limit or minimum academic percentage.

Selection Criteria

The City of Johannesburg has confirmed that bursary recipients will be selected strictly on academic merit.

Applicants should note the following:

– Academic performance will be a key consideration.

– Applicants are responsible for securing admission to an accredited tertiary institution.

– The qualification must be at least one year in duration.

– Postgraduate qualifications are excluded.

– Continued bursary funding is subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.

Bursary Value and Financial Coverage

The bursary covers approved educational expenses, including:

Tuition fees.
Registration fees.
Prescribed textbooks.
Required study materials.

The maximum funding allocation is R40,000 per student per academic year.

The bursary circular does not list accommodation, transport or living allowances among the covered expenses.

Bursary Renewal

The City of Johannesburg Bursary is renewable annually, subject to the student’s academic performance and results.

Students receiving funding must maintain satisfactory academic progress to be considered for continued financial assistance.

Renewal is not automatically guaranteed.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit certified copies of the following documents:

Most Recent Academic Record – The latest available academic results.
South African Identity Document – A certified copy of the applicant’s ID.
Proof of Johannesburg Residence – A municipal statement such as Water and Lights or Rates and Taxes.
Parents’ Proof of Income – Supporting documentation confirming parental income.
Death Certificate(s) or Affidavit – Where applicable, for applicants who do not have one or both parents.

Applicants should ensure that all documents are clear, accurate and submitted with the online application.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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