The City of Ekurhuleni has opened applications for its 2027 Community Bursary Programme, offering financial assistance to academically deserving students from qualifying households, who want to pursue further studies.

The programme is aimed at permanent Ekurhuleni residents who need financial support to study towards selected undergraduate qualifications at accredited South African universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges.

Applications close on November 30.

Which fields of study are covered?

Built Environment: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Property Studies, Building and Construction Management, and Geomatics/GIS.

Information and Communication Technology: Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology in Internet of Things, BSc in Computer Science and Informatics specialising in Artificial Intelligence; and BSc in Information Technology.

Finance: BCom Accounting and Finance, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Environmental Health Sciences: Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Water Quality, and Waste Management.

TVET technical, artisan and apprenticeship qualifications: Electrical Engineering (NATED), Civil Engineering (NATED), Electrical Infrastructure Construction, and Building and Civil Construction. Applicants in this category must meet the N3 entry-level requirement.

Criteria to apply

• South African citizens permanently residing within the City of Ekurhuleni.

• Aged between 18 and 35.

• Completed Grade 12.

• Have an acceptance letter or proof of registration for the 2027 academic year.

• Come from a household with an annual income not exceeding R600 000.

• Provide proof of residence within Ekurhuleni.

Documents required

• South African ID.

• Acceptance letter or proof of registration at an accredited institution.

• Proof of residence in Ekurhuleni, dated within the past three months.

• Proof of household income, such as salary slips, a stamped bank statement accompanied by an affidavit, or proof of a social grant, where applicable.

How to apply?

Applications must be submitted online through the City’s bursary portal at https://bursaries.ekurhuleni.gov.za.
What happens after receiving the bursary?

The bursary is renewable annually, provided recipients meet the required academic performance standards.

Successful applicants will also be required to sign a bursary contract with the CoE.

The city reserves the right to withdraw funding if a recipient performs poorly academically or is found guilty of misconduct.

Eligible students have until November 30 to submit their applications for the 2027 academic year.

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