The City of Johannesburg is once again opening doors for ambitious young South Africans through its 2026 bursary programme. This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to developing skills, empowering local talent, and supporting access to higher education for youth within Johannesburg and beyond.
📅 Closing Date: 31 October 2025
🏢 Location: South Africa
🎓 Number of Bursaries: 200
About the City of Johannesburg Bursary Programme
The City of Johannesburg Municipality aims to build a capable and educated workforce that contributes to the city’s social and economic growth. Through its bursary scheme, the municipality provides financial assistance to deserving students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at accredited South African universities or tertiary institutions.
The bursary programme covers a wide range of disciplines, reflecting the city’s diverse needs across technical, financial, and social development sectors.
Available Fields of Study
Students may apply for funding in the following study fields:
- Built Environment (Architecture, Construction, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying)
- Commerce
- Community Services
- Marketing
- Emergency Management Services
- Municipal Governance (Monitoring and Evaluation)
- Engineering (All Fields)
- Real Estate (Property Management, Property Valuation)
- Health (All Fields)
- Geo Information Science (GIS)
- Finance
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Small Business Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Treasury
- Economics
- Information Technology and Management (All Fields)
These fields are chosen to align with the City’s long-term development strategy and to strengthen key departments that drive service delivery, innovation, and economic growth.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the bursary:
- Selection will be based strictly on academic merit.
- Applicants must be accepted or registered to study at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- It is the student’s responsibility to apply for admission to their chosen institution.
- The bursary supports undergraduate studies only — not postgraduate qualifications.
- The qualification must be at least one year in duration.
Bursary Renewal
The City of Johannesburg bursary is renewable each year, depending on the student’s academic performance. Recipients must maintain good results to continue receiving financial support for the duration of their studies.
Why Apply?
This bursary gives deserving students the chance to focus on their education without financial barriers. It’s more than just funding — it’s an investment in future leaders, innovators, and professionals who will shape Johannesburg’s progress.
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If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community and committed to academic excellence, this bursary could be the stepping stone to your dreams.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Required Documents:
Certified copies of the following must accompany applications:
- Most recent academic record.
- South African identity document.
- Proof of residency in Johannesburg (statement of Water & Lights, Rates & Taxes).
- Parents’ proof of income/death certificate(s), affidavit in cases where the student does not have one or both parents
Applications must be submitted online at: City of Johannesburg Bursary Application 2026
📅 Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Conclusion
The City of Johannesburg Bursaries 2026 offer a powerful opportunity for young South Africans to achieve their academic and career goals. With 200 bursaries available across multiple study fields, this initiative continues to empower the next generation of professionals who will contribute to a stronger, more inclusive Johannesburg.
