The City of Ekurhuleni invites qualifying South African students residing within the municipality to apply for the Community Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 November 2026
Bursary Location: City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate studies and selected TVET technical qualifications
About the City of Ekurhuleni Bursary Programme
The City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary Programme is aimed at supporting talented young people who reside within the municipality and want to pursue further studies in fields linked to municipal service delivery and scarce skills.
Funding is available for selected undergraduate, technical and artisan-related qualifications at recognised tertiary institutions in South Africa.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries are available for studies in the following areas:
Built Environment
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Property Studies
- Building and Construction Management
- Geomatics
- Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Health Sciences
- Environmental Health
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Water Quality
- Waste Management
Finance
- BCom Accounting
- Finance
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
Information and Communication Technology
- Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology in Internet of Things
- BSc Computer Science and Informatics specialising in Artificial Intelligence
- BSc Information Technology
TVET Technical, Artisan and Apprenticeship Qualifications
Applicants must meet the N3 entry-level requirement where applicable.
Fields include:
- Electrical Engineering NATED
- Civil Engineering NATED
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Building and Civil Construction
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Permanently reside within the City of Ekurhuleni.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Have completed Matric.
- Intend to study full-time.
- Be pursuing an undergraduate qualification in one of the listed fields.
- Be registered or accepted at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- Be studying at a University, University of Technology or TVET College.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Have a total household income of no more than R600 000 per year.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit clear copies of the following:
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Certified proof of residence in Ekurhuleni.
- Municipal account as proof of residence.
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution.
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income.
- Latest payslips if employed.
- Affidavit if unemployed.
- SASSA proof where applicable.
- Motivational letter of no more than one page.
Certified copies must not be older than three months.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the City of Ekurhuleni bursary portal.
Click here to apply for City of Ekurhuleni Bursary 2027
New applicants must first create an account.
Click here to register for the City of Ekurhuleni Bursary 2027
Applicants who already have an account can log in here:
Click here to login to the City of Ekurhuleni Bursary portal
Application Steps
Applicants should:
- Visit the City of Ekurhuleni bursary application portal.
- Register an account using personal and contact details.
- Check email for the account activation link.
- Activate the account and log in.
- Select the bursary application.
- Complete all required information.
- Upload the required supporting documents.
- Submit the application.
- Save the reference number generated by the system.
- Check email for confirmation that the application was received.
- Monitor the application under the My Applications section.
- Wait for the final outcome to be communicated by email.
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- They permanently reside in Ekurhuleni.
- Their proposed course is included among the approved fields.
- Their household income does not exceed R600 000 per year.
- All required documents are uploaded.
- Certified copies are no older than three months.
- Their email address and cellphone number are correct.
- They save their application reference number.
- The application is submitted before the closing date.
Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact the City of Ekurhuleni:
Telephone: 011 999 3516
Telephone: 011 999 7772
Telephone: 011 999 8231
Telephone: 011 999 0547
Closing Date
30 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.