BURSARIES FOR THE 2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
Publication Date: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Closing Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
BURSARY OPPORTUNITY FOR QUALIFYING YOUTH IN THE JOHANNESBURG COMMUNITY
The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is committed to promoting education, skills development and meaningful opportunities for young people within the Johannesburg community.
As part of this commitment, the City of Johannesburg is offering 200 bursaries to qualifying South African youth who permanently reside within the City of Johannesburg and wish to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at an accredited South African tertiary institution during the 2027 academic year.
The bursary programme is intended to support academically deserving students and contribute towards the development of skilled professionals who can play a meaningful role in the future development of Johannesburg and South Africa.
FIELDS OF STUDY
Applications are invited from students intending to study in the following fields:
- Actuarial Science
- Architecture
- Construction
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Quantity Surveying
- Legal Studies
- Commerce
- Logistics
- Community Services
- Marketing
- Emergency Management Services
- Municipal Governance, including Monitoring and Evaluation
- Engineering – All Fields
- Real Estate, including Property Management and Property Valuation
- Health Sciences – All Fields
- Geo-Information Science (GIS)
- Finance, including:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Small Business Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Treasury
- Economics
- Risk and Compliance Management
- Information Technology and Management – All Fields
- Humanities and Social Sciences – All Fields
- Business Management
- International Relations and Protocol
Applicants are encouraged to apply only for qualifications that fall within the fields of study listed above.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
Applicants must meet the requirements of the bursary programme. Selection of successful candidates will be conducted strictly on academic merit.
The following conditions apply:
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must permanently reside within the Johannesburg community.
- Applicants must intend to pursue full-time undergraduate studies.
- Applicants are expected to study at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- The qualification must be for a minimum duration of one academic year.
- The bursary is not applicable to postgraduate qualifications.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant/student to apply for and secure admission to an appropriate tertiary institution.
- Being awarded a bursary does not replace the normal admission requirements of the institution.
- Applicants must provide complete and accurate supporting documentation.
- Selection will be based on academic merit and compliance with the requirements of the bursary programme.
RENEWAL OF THE BURSARY
The bursary is renewable annually, subject to satisfactory academic performance and the submission of the required academic results.
Renewal is therefore not automatic. Students must continue to meet the academic and other requirements of the bursary programme in subsequent years.
Students are encouraged to maintain good academic standing throughout their studies and to comply with all requirements communicated by the City of Johannesburg.
WHAT THE BURSARY COVERS
The bursary will contribute towards the following study-related costs:
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Prescribed study materials
The bursary is limited to a maximum amount of R40 000,00 (Forty Thousand Rand) per academic year.
Applicants and students should note that the bursary contribution is subject to the stated annual limit. Any costs exceeding the approved bursary amount may remain the responsibility of the student and/or the student’s family or sponsor.
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Applicants must submit certified copies of the relevant supporting documentation. Applications should include the following:
- Most recent academic record
- South African Identity Document (ID)
- Proof of permanent residence in Johannesburg, such as:
- Water and Lights statement
- Rates and Taxes statement
- Other acceptable proof of residential address, where applicable
- Parents’ proof of income
- Where applicable, death certificate(s) of deceased parent(s)
- Where the student does not have one or both parents, an appropriate affidavit must be provided.
Applicants are advised to ensure that all supporting documents are clear, valid, certified where required, and uploaded correctly when submitting the online application.
Incomplete applications or applications submitted without the required supporting documentation may not be considered.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Applicants are reminded that:
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Applicants must ensure that their applications are submitted before the closing date.
- Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information provided is correct and complete.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to apply for admission to a tertiary institution.
- Applicants should not wait until the closing date to submit their applications.
- Applicants should retain copies of all documents submitted for their own records.
- Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that a bursary will be awarded.
- Selection will depend on the number and quality of applications received and the available bursary opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualifying applicants must apply online through the City of Johannesburg website and the designated online application platform.
TIPS FOR CANDIDATES
Applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the City’s application guidelines and tips before submitting their applications.
Tips for Candidates:
https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-Vacancies/Tips-For-Job-Applicants.aspx
ONLINE APPLICATION LINK
Applicants can submit their bursary applications through the following online application platform:
Applicants may also visit the official City of Johannesburg website:
CLOSING DATE
FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2026
All applications must be submitted online on or before Friday, 30 October 2026.
Late applications may not be considered.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications well before the closing date to avoid possible technical difficulties or delays.
ENQUIRIES
For bursary-related enquiries, applicants may contact:
Billy Baloyi
Email: BillyB@joburg.org.za
Takalani Wakpo
Email: TakalaniW@joburg.org.za
NOTIFICATION OF OUTCOME
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applicants are respectfully informed that if they do not receive notification of an appointment, response, or further communication within six (6) weeks after the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
The City of Johannesburg thanks all applicants for their interest in the bursary programme and encourages young people to take advantage of educational opportunities that can contribute to their personal development, professional growth and the future development of the Johannesburg community.
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Bursary Programme – 2027 Academic Year
Publication Date: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Closing Date: Friday, 30 October 2026