Undergraduate Bursary Programme

About this opportunity

South African students residing in Johannesburg, Gauteng, can apply for the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The programme plans to award 200 bursaries to eligible students pursuing undergraduate qualifications across a wide range of fields, including engineering, health sciences, information technology, finance, law, commerce and the built environment. The bursary aims to support young people from the Johannesburg community by providing financial assistance for tertiary education. Successful applicants may receive funding for registration fees, tuition fees and prescribed textbooks or study materials, subject to a maximum of R40,000 per year. Students planning to begin or continue undergraduate studies in 2027 should review the eligibility criteria and prepare the required supporting documents before applying.