Ekurhuleni bursary applications close on November 30

Ekurhuleni residents are invited to apply for the city’s 2027 Community Bursary Programme, which supports academically deserving students from financially disadvantaged households pursuing full-time undergraduate studies.

These are candidates pursuing education at accredited South African universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges.

The bursaries cover selected fields, including built environment studies such as civil and electrical engineering, property studies, construction management and geomatics; information and communication technology, including computer science, artificial intelligence and information technology; finance, accounting and logistics; and environmental health sciences, including occupational health and safety, water quality and waste management.

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Funding is also available for selected TVET technical, artisan and apprenticeship qualifications, including electrical and civil engineering, electrical infrastructure construction, and building and civil construction.

Applicants must be South African citizens permanently residing in Ekurhuleni, aged between 18 and 35, have completed Grade 12 and secured acceptance or registration at an accredited institution for the 2027 academic year. Their annual household income must not exceed R600 000.

Applications must be supported by certified copies, not older than three months, of the applicant’s identity document, proof of residence, acceptance or registration letter, and proof of household income.

Interested applicants can apply online at https://bursaries.ekurhuleni.gov.za by registering a profile, activating it through the confirmation email and selecting the Community Bursary application option.

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Applications are open until November 30. Applicants must retain their reference numbers after submission and can monitor their application progress through the online portal.

“The bursary is renewable annually, subject to academic performance. Successful applicants will be required to sign a bursary contract with the city, which reserves the right to withdraw funding in cases of poor academic performance or misconduct,” said spokesperson Zweli Dlamini.

For enquiries, residents can contact the municipality on 011 999 3516, 011 999 7772, 011 999 8231 or 011 999 0547.