City of Johannesburg: Bursaries for 2026
Closing Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Number of Bursaries: 200
About the Bursary
The City of Johannesburg is offering 200 bursaries to young South Africans who permanently reside in Johannesburg. This opportunity is part of the city’s commitment to providing skills development and educational support to the youth of Joburg.
If you’re a student planning to study full-time in 2026, this bursary could help cover your tuition, registration, and study materials.
Fields of Study
You can apply if you plan to study towards an undergraduate qualification in any of the following fields:
- Actuarial Science
- Built Environment (Architecture, Construction, Urban & Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying)
- Commerce
- Community Services
- Emergency Management Services
- Engineering (All Fields)
- Finance (Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Treasury, Supply Chain, Small Business Management)
- Health (All Fields)
- Information Technology & Management (All Fields)
- International Relations & Protocol
- Legal
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Municipal Governance (Monitoring & Evaluation)
- Real Estate (Property Management, Valuation)
- Geo Information Science (GIS)
What the Bursary Covers
- Tuition and registration fees
- Prescribed books and study materials
- Up to R40 000 per academic year
The bursary is renewable each year based on your academic performance.
Who Can Apply
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens permanently living in Johannesburg
- Have a strong academic record
- Be studying or accepted to study at an accredited South African tertiary institution
- Be registered for an undergraduate qualification (minimum 1 year)
Postgraduate studies do not qualify.
Required Documents
When applying, make sure to include certified copies of the following:
- Most recent academic record
- South African ID
- Proof of residence in Johannesburg (water & lights or rates & taxes account)
- Parent(s) or guardian(s) proof of income / death certificate(s) / affidavit (if applicable)
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the City of Johannesburg Bursary 2026
You can also visit the official website for more information:
www.joburg.org.za
Contact Persons:
- Billy Baloyi – BillyB@joburg.org.za
- Takalani Wakpo – TakalaniW@joburg.org.za
Mzansi4Youth Tip
Make sure all your documents are certified and clear before uploading. Applications missing even one required document won’t be considered. Apply early — don’t wait until the last day!
