City of Johannesburg Offers 200 Bursaries Worth Up to R40,000 a Year for 2027
City of Johannesburg bursaries for 2027 will support 200 qualifying South African youth who permanently live in Johannesburg. The funding is for full-time undergraduate study, with support limited to R40,000 per academic year. Online applications close on 30 October 2026.
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City of Johannesburg bursaries 2027: overview
The opportunity is advertised in Bursary Circular 001/2026. It is aimed at Johannesburg community members studying at accredited South African tertiary institutions. Applicants are responsible for securing admission separately: submitting a bursary application does not apply for a university place on your behalf.
What the bursary covers
- Tuition and registration fees
- Prescribed books and/or study materials
- Maximum stated support of R40,000 per academic year
- Annual renewal subject to academic performance/results
Understand the funding limit
The annual ceiling is not a guaranteed cash payment of R40,000 to every recipient. Applicants should compare their institution’s costs with the support offered and identify expenses that are not expressly listed. Do not assume accommodation, meals, travel or a computer are included merely because the programme is described as a bursary.
Eligibility
Applicants must be South African youth who permanently reside in Johannesburg and pursue eligible full-time undergraduate studies. The qualification must last at least one year and the institution must be accredited in South Africa. Postgraduate qualifications are excluded. Selection is based on academic merit. The circular does not publish a numerical age cutoff, so do not infer one from unrelated bursary schemes.
Fields of study
The circular lists a broad selection including engineering, health, commerce, actuarial science, finance, IT and management, built-environment disciplines, law, logistics, humanities and social sciences, municipal governance and related areas. Check the exact field list in the official 2027 circular before applying, particularly if your course title is not an obvious match.
Supporting documents
Prepare certified copies of your most recent academic record, South African identity document and proof of Johannesburg residence. The circular also requires parents’ proof of income and relevant death certificates or affidavits where a student does not have one or both parents. Follow the documents requested for your circumstances rather than inventing information or leaving unexplained gaps.
How to apply for City of Johannesburg bursaries 2027
- Review the official circular and check your study programme and residency.
- Prepare clear, legible certified supporting documents.
- Open the online application form using the button below.
- Enter your personal, study and supporting information accurately.
- Check every attachment and submit before the closing date.
- Keep the confirmation supplied by the form, and continue managing your institution admission separately.
Deadline and enquiries
Applications close on 30 October 2026. A specific closing time and timezone are not stated in the circular. Only online applications will be considered. For programme clarification, the official notice names Billy Baloyi at BillyB@joburg.org.za and Takalani Wakpo at TakalaniW@joburg.org.za.
Prepare a realistic study budget
Before submitting, list your institution’s tuition, registration and prescribed study-material costs separately from living expenses. Compare those figures with the annual funding ceiling and identify any gap that would remain. This is a planning exercise rather than an additional selection test. Keep copies of admission applications and correspondence so that a bursary decision can be considered alongside your actual study options. If an institution changes your course or admission status, ask the bursary administrators how to update your application rather than submitting conflicting information.
City of Johannesburg bursaries 2027: frequently asked questions
Can postgraduate students apply? No, this bursary is for undergraduate qualifications.
Must I live in Johannesburg? Yes, permanent local residence is required.
Is renewal automatic? No, it depends on academic performance.
Will all applicants receive a reply? Only shortlisted applicants are contacted; the notice says applicants without a response within six weeks after closing should consider their application unsuccessful.
City of Johannesburg bursaries 2027: final checklist
This opportunity is most relevant to eligible Johannesburg residents with an undergraduate study plan and strong academic records. Prepare the supporting documents and apply through the City’s linked form before the deadline.
Official application
Information checked on 15 October 2026. Reign Gigs is an independent opportunity-information website and does not recruit or select applicants for this programme. Submit personal documents only through the official application route.
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