City of Ekurhuleni Bursary

Fields of study

• Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance, Accounting and Auditing
• Health Sciences
• Information Technology / Computer Science / Data Science
• Town and Regional Planning / Architecture

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Reside within City of Ekurhuleni, in Gauteng province
• Have completed Matric
• Intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
• Be registered or accepted to study at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology, and TVET College)
• Have a strong academic record

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Accommodation
• Meals (where applicable)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of residence in Ekurhuleni (Municipal account) (certified copy)
• Proof of registration/ acceptance at a tertiary institute
• Motivational letter to support your application (maximum 1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA grant if applicable) (certified copies)

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
   Ekurhuleni Municipality Bursary Application 2026

   Students may apply by following these steps: Step 1: Complete the online Ekurhuleni Municipality Bursary Application 2026

   Note: certified copies of documents must not be older than 3 months.

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.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 011 999 3516
• Phone 011 999 9230
• Phone 011 999 1946
• Phone 011 999 1758
• Phone 011 999 1844

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

About City of Ekurhuleni

The City of Ekurhuleni is a metropolitan municipality on Gauteng's East Rand, including Germiston, Benoni, Boksburg and Kempton Park.