The City of Ekurhuleni invites qualifying South African students residing in Ekurhuleni 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
About the City of Ekurhuleni Bursary Programme
The City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary Programme is aimed at supporting talented young people from Ekurhuleni who want to pursue further studies.
The programme focuses on qualifications that are relevant to municipal service delivery, infrastructure, finance, technology, environmental health and technical trades.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary supports undergraduate studies in the following areas.
Built Environment
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Property Studies
- Building and Construction Management
- Geomatics / GIS
Environmental Health Sciences
- Environmental Health
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Water Quality
- Waste Management
Finance
- BCom Accounting and Finance
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
Information and Communications 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 pursuing TVET studies may apply for:
- Electrical Engineering (NATED)
- Civil Engineering (NATED)
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Building and Civil Construction
An N3 entry level is required for the relevant TVET technical and artisan pathways.
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 approved fields.
- Be registered or accepted at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- 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:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Certified proof of residence in Ekurhuleni.
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution.
- Certified proof of household income.
- Latest payslips if parents or guardians are employed.
- Affidavit if parents or guardians are unemployed.
- Proof of SASSA grant where applicable.
- Motivational letter of no more than one page.
Certified documents must not be older than three months.
How to Apply
Applications must be completed online through the official City of Ekurhuleni bursary application portal.
Click here to apply for the City of Ekurhuleni Bursary South Africa 2027
Applicants must first create an online account.
Click here to register for the City of Ekurhuleni Bursary Portal
After registration:
- Check your email for the account activation link.
- Activate your account.
- Log in to your bursary profile.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Submit the application.
- Keep the reference number generated by the system.
- Check your application status under the My Applications section.
Click here to log in to the City of Ekurhuleni Bursary Portal
Applicants should also check their email for confirmation that the bursary application was successfully received.
Important Application Information
Applicants should make sure that:
- All information provided is accurate.
- Certified documents are not older than three months.
- Proof of residence confirms permanent residence within Ekurhuleni.
- Household income does not exceed R600 000 per year.
- The selected qualification is one of the supported fields.
- All compulsory documents are uploaded before submission.
Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Enquiries
For bursary 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
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.