eThekwini Municipality Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Have a strong academic record
• Be studying full time towards an undergraduate Computer Science qualification
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Preference will be given to students who have passed at least the first year of study
• Preference will be given to students who are underrepresented in terms of race, gender and disability within the occupational level of the respective advertised posts

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Examination fees
• Book allowance
• A once-off computer allowance in the second year of study (subject to compliance with the agreement)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if in 2nd or higher year of study (on tertiary letterhead)
• Proof of university registration, if in your 1st year of study (on tertiary letterhead)

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
   eThekwini Municipality Bursary Application 2025
4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around April. 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

• Phone 031 311 3192
• Phone 031 322 7535

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

About eThekwini Municipality

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality governs Durban and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal.