City of Cape Town Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting / Auditing / Internal Auditing
• Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Science
• Contract Management
• Data Science / Statistics
• Economics
• Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)
• Environmental Management / Water Sciences / Ecology
• Geographic Information Systems
• Geohydrology
• Information Technology / Systems / Management
• Law
• Library Sciences
• Logistics Management
• Marine Biology
• Microbiology / Atmospheric Science
• Regional / Urban / Town Planning
• Project Management
• Psychology (Industrial / Organisational Psychology)
• Water and Waste Management
• Water Quality
• Urban Design, Landscape, Planning, Surveying and Architecture

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside in Cape Town, in the Western Cape province
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum overall average result of 65% in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the scarce skills areas listed above (part-time studies may be considered if the qualifications is not offered full time, subject to a written confirmation from the academic institution)
• Be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
• Not be receiving any other bursary awards or financial assistance (including NSFAS)

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Examinations
• Tuition fees

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric
• Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of registration or provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution, if not studying yet (on institutions letterhead)
• Statement of account from tertiary institution, if registered and studying
• Awards or certificates won, if applicable
• Recommendation letter from a teacher/ mentor/ peer, if applicable
• 2 contactable references (with their contact details)
• Proof of residence
• Proof of work completed in your chosen field of study, if applicable

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • City of Cape Town Bursary Application Form 2027
   • City libraries

   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the City of Cape Town Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

   Alternatively, you may collect a copy of the application form at one of the City libraries or Walk-in Centres listed below.

   Email: [email protected] (Insert the words “City of Cape Town Bursary 2027” in the email subject line).

   OR

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 0860 103 089
• Phone 021 400 3434

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About City of Cape Town

The City of Cape Town is the metropolitan municipality governing South Africa's second-largest city.