Quick Overview
Bursary Description
The City of Ekurhuleni offers its 2026 Community Bursary Programme to financially needy students residing within the municipality, supporting access to higher education across various fields at university or TVET college.
About the Bursary and Municipality
The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is one of South Africa’s largest urban municipalities, committed to improving education and skills development among its residents. Through this bursary programme, the municipality invests in the academic growth of young people to help reduce unemployment and uplift local communities.
The bursary is specifically targeted at students who live within the Ekurhuleni area and demonstrate both academic potential and financial need. By supporting students in various disciplines, the municipality aims to build a skilled workforce that can contribute to local economic development.
The bursary may cover:
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Accommodation (in some cases)
Shortlisted candidates may also be required to participate in community development initiatives or commit to giving back to the municipality after completing their studies.
Fields Covered
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- Public Administration
- Environmental Studies
- Information Technology
- Other scarce skills fields
Application Process
Applicants must complete the official City of Ekurhuleni bursary application form. Applications can be submitted online, via email, or at designated municipal offices.
Requirements & Eligibility
Before applying these are the requirements to meet:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within the City of Ekurhuleni municipality
- You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
- You must be accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised tertiary institution
- You must demonstrate financial need (proof of household income required)
- You must have good academic results
- You must be willing to contribute to community development initiatives if required
Preference may be given to students pursuing scarce skills fields and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Required Documentation
Documents must not be older than 3 months when applying. Additionally, they must be clear and eligible.
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Proof of acceptance or registration at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution
- Proof of residence within the City of Ekurhuleni
- A motivational letter (maximum 1 page) outlining why you should be awarded the bursary
- Proof of household income, including:
- Recent salary slips, or
- Stamped bank statements accompanied by an affidavit
- Proof of social grant income (if applicable)
Bursaries for LLM and LLB students:
Various Fields Bursaries:
How to Apply
Application Method: Online
