City of Johannesburg Bursary Opportunity for 2027

The City of Johannesburg is offering 200 bursaries for the 2027 academic year to qualifying South African youth who permanently reside in Johannesburg. The opportunity supports full time undergraduate study at an accredited South African tertiary institution. Applicants are responsible for obtaining admission to their chosen institution. Selection is based strictly on academic merit, and the bursary may be renewed annually depending on academic results.

The circular lists fields across actuarial science, the built environment, commerce, community services, emergency management, engineering, health, finance, humanities and social sciences, international relations, law, logistics, marketing, municipal governance, real estate, geographic information science, information technology and business management. Applicants should confirm that their exact qualification falls within one of the listed fields before applying.

The bursary covers tuition and registration fees, prescribed books or study materials, up to a maximum of R40 000 per academic year. Certified supporting documents include the most recent academic record, a South African identity document, proof of permanent residence in Johannesburg and parent or guardian income evidence. A death certificate or affidavit may be required where relevant to the applicant's family circumstances. Only online applications are accepted. The closing date is Friday, 30 October 2026, and late applications will not be considered.