City of Ekurhuleni – Community Bursary Programme 2027

The bursary programme aims to develop skills in fields aligned with the City's development priorities. Supported study areas include Built Environment, Information and Communication Technology, Finance and Environmental Health Sciences, as well as selected technical, artisan and apprenticeship qualifications at TVET colleges.

Applicants must intend to study full-time during the 2027 academic year. The bursary is renewable annually, subject to satisfactory academic performance. Successful applicants will be required to sign a bursary contract with the City.

Must be a South African citizen permanently residing within the City of Ekurhuleni.

Must be between 18 and 35 years old.

Must have completed Grade 12.

Must have an acceptance letter or proof of registration for the 2027 academic year.

Annual household income must not exceed R600,000.

Applicants must provide proof of residence within Ekurhuleni.

Applicants must have completed Grade 12 and intend to pursue an eligible full-time qualification in one of the following areas:

Built Environment: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Property Studies, Building and Construction Management, or Geomatics/GIS.

ICT: Internet of Things, Computer Science and Informatics specialising in Artificial Intelligence, or Information Technology.

Finance: Accounting and Finance, or Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Environmental Health Sciences: Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Water Quality, or Waste Management.

TVET technical and artisan studies: Electrical Engineering (NATED), Civil Engineering (NATED), Electrical Infrastructure Construction, or Building and Civil Construction. N3 entry level is required for this category.

Submit certified copies, with certification not older than three months, of:

South African identity document.

Acceptance letter or proof of registration at an accredited institution for 2027.

Proof of residence within Ekurhuleni.

Proof of household income, such as salary slips, a stamped bank statement accompanied by an affidavit, or proof of a social grant where applicable.

Applications must be submitted online through the City's bursary portal.

Visit the official application portal.

Select Register to create a user profile.

Activate your profile using the confirmation email.

Log in, select Community Bursary, and click Apply.

Complete the application and upload the required supporting documents.

Submit the application and keep the reference number generated by the system.

Applicants need a valid email address for application acknowledgements and further communication. Progress can be monitored under My Applications.