The City of Ekurhuleni invites applications from academically deserving and committed students who plan to study full-time undergraduate qualifications in 2026 through its Community Bursary Programme. The programme supports youth development and helps build skills aligned with municipal service delivery needs.
Closing date: 3 April 2026
Location requirement: Must reside within the City of Ekurhuleni (proof required)
Fields of study covered
Applicants may apply in the following fields (as listed by the City):
- Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
- Town and Regional Planning / Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Finance, Accounting & Auditing
- Information Technology / Computer Science / Data Science
- Health Sciences
Note: Only qualifications offered by accredited South African universities, universities of technology, and TVET colleges will be considered.
Minimum requirements
To be considered, you must generally:
- Be a South African citizen
- Reside within the City of Ekurhuleni (proof required)
- Be 18–35 years old
- Have completed Grade 12
- Have an acceptance letter or proof of registration for 2026
- Provide proof of total household income
Documents required (certified copies not older than 3 months)
Prepare the following:
- South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Acceptance letter / proof of registration (accredited institution)
- Proof of residence in Ekurhuleni (not older than 3 months)
- Motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
- Proof of household income (salary slips, stamped bank statement + affidavit)
- Social grant proof (if applicable)
The bursary is renewable annually, subject to academic performance/results.
What the bursary may cover (subject to available funds)
- Registration and tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Accommodation and meals (where applicable)
Conditions
- Successful applicants must sign a bursary contract with the City.
- Students must maintain a minimum yearly average of 70% to continue receiving funding.
- Recipients may be required to complete vacation work in municipal departments.
- The City may withdraw the bursary due to poor performance or misconduct.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- TVET College students are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
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