Hey future leaders and Joburg residents! Dreaming of university but wondering how you’ll make it happen? Well, get ready because the incredible City of Johannesburg Bursary for 2026 is back, offering 200 amazing opportunities to turn your academic dreams into reality!
This bursary programme from the City of Johannesburg Municipality is specifically designed to support talented South African youth who permanently reside in Johannesburg. It’s your chance to pursue full-time undergraduate studies in a wide range of fields, easing the financial burden and letting you focus on what truly matters: your education!
Fields of Study Covered
Good news! This bursary covers a diverse range of disciplines, so there’s a good chance your dream course is on the list:
- Actuarial Science
- Built Environment: (Architecture, Construction, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying)
- Commerce
- Community Services
- Emergency Management Services
- Engineering: (All Fields)
- Health: (All Fields)
- Finance: (Accounting, Auditing, Small Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Treasury, Economics)
- Information Technology and Management: (All Fields)
- International Relations and Protocol
- Legal
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Municipal Governance: (Monitoring and Evaluation)
- Real Estate: (Property Management, Property Valuation)
- Geo Information Science (GIS)
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for this awesome opportunity, here’s what you need to know:
- You must be a South African youth.
- You need to be a permanent resident of Johannesburg.
- Selection is strictly based on your academic merit – so bring your A-game!
- You must be planning to study at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- This bursary is for undergraduate qualifications only (minimum 1 year), not for postgraduate studies.
- The bursary is renewable annually, but guess what? That’s subject to your continued fantastic academic performance!
What Does It Cover?
The City of Johannesburg Bursary is designed to give you a significant helping hand:
- It covers your tuition and registration fees.
- It also helps with prescribed books and/or study material.
- The coverage is limited to a generous R40,000 per academic year, giving you a solid foundation for your studies.
How to Apply?
Ready to jump in? Applying is super straightforward, but remember, only online applications are accepted!
Before you apply, make sure you have certified copies of these documents ready to upload:
- Your latest academic record.
- Your South African Identity Document (ID).
- Proof of residence in Johannesburg (like a Water & Lights / Rates & Taxes statement).
- Parents’ proof of income / death certificates OR an affidavit (if applicable).
Once you have everything sorted, click on the link below to apply online:
Click here to apply online for City of Johannesburg Bursaries 2026
For more general information, you can also visit the official website: www.joburg.org.za
Important Reminders:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- If you don’t hear back within 6 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- The final closing date for applications is Friday, 31 October 2025. Mark it in your calendar!
If this sounds like your ticket to a brighter future, don’t hesitate! Apply for the City of Johannesburg Bursary 2026 before the deadline and keep exploring more amazing opportunities on Bursaries Room!
