City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is inviting South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 November 2023
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is offering 200 bursaries for undergraduate studies to students residing in Johannesburg in various fields of study.
Fields of Study Supported: Bursaries are available for undergraduate studies in the following fields:
- Actuarial Science
- Build Environment (Architecture, Construction, Inspectors)
- Commerce
- Community Services
- Curatorial Studies
- Emergency Management Services/Disaster Management
- Engineering (All Fields)
- Environmental Management
- Finance (All Fields)
- Geo Information Science
- Health (All Fields)
- Information Management
- Information Technology (All Fields)
- International Relations and Protocol
- Legal
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Municipal Governance
- Quantity Surveying
- Real Estate (Property Management, Property Valuation)
- Town and Regional Planning
Coverage and Renewal:
- The bursary covers registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, and study materials, up to a maximum amount of R40,000 per year.
- Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time and can be renewed each year, contingent on satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the City of Johannesburg Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum entry criteria:
- Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
- Residency: Must permanently reside in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- Academic Status: Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Field of Study: Must be studying or intend to study full-time for an undergraduate qualification in one of the specified fields (the bursary does not fund postgraduate studies).
- Duration: The qualification or course of study should be at least one year long.
- Tertiary Institution: Must be studying or planning to study at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Academic Record: Must have a strong academic record.
- Other Funding: Must not be receiving any other bursary, grant, or form of funding for study purposes.
Application Process:
To apply for the City of Johannesburg Bursary, follow these steps:
- Complete the online application form, which can be found at the City of Johannesburg Bursary Application for 2024.
- In the field asking how you heard about the City of Johannesburg Bursary, enter “StudentRoom.co.za”
- Submit clear copies of the required supporting documents along with your online application. Compulsory documents include:
- ID Document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results (certified copy) if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate (certified copy) if completed Matric
- Most recent academic records (certified copy) if currently studying
- Proof of residence in Johannesburg (rates account/utility bill)
- Parents or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips if employed/affidavit if unemployed/death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the official City of Johannesburg Bursary website or contact the provided application portal.
