City of Cape Town Bursaries 2026: Financial Assistance for Students Who are Residents of Cape Town

About the City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town is one of South Africa’s leading metropolitan municipalities, known for its vibrant culture, economic strength, and world-class infrastructure. As the legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town plays a crucial role in the nation’s governance and development. The city is home to a diverse population and a thriving economy driven by sectors such as tourism, technology, manufacturing, and renewable energy. With its breathtaking natural landscapes and commitment to sustainable growth, the City of Cape Town continues to position itself as a globally competitive and inclusive urban center.

Beyond economic progress, the City of Cape Town demonstrates a deep commitment to social development, particularly in the field of education. The local government actively supports initiatives that improve access to quality education and skills development, especially in disadvantaged communities. Through collaborations with schools, NGOs, and private partners, the City provides educational resources, digital learning programs, and bursaries to empower the youth. This dedication to education reflects the city’s belief that learning is the foundation for building a prosperous and equitable society for all its residents.

About the City of Cape Town Bursaries 2026
The City of Cape Town is offering financial assistance for bright-minded South African students who are pursuing accredited undergraduate/postgraduate studies. The City of Cape Town Bursaries is an all-inclusive programme that welcomes people of all different backgrounds. As an awardee, you will be provided with the necessary support to chase after your academic qualification. If you display exemplary academic scores and valuable qualities as a student, you are more than encouraged to give this opportunity a shot.

Awardees of the City of Cape Town Bursaries will be entitled to financial aid that will cover your registration expenses, examination costs, and class fees.

The City of Cape Town Bursaries is offered for the following fields:

• Environmental Management and Health (Specialists, including Air Pollution and Water Quality)
• Science
• Legal (various fields)
• Fleet Management (Fleet Systems)
• Psychology (Industrial / Organisational Psychology)
• Data Science / Analytics (Statistics, Computer Science)
• Urban Design, Landscape, Planning, Surveying and Architecture
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Accounting (CA and Cost Management)
• Occupational Health and Safety / Therapy / Medicine
• Project Management (General and specialisation)
• Water Care / Technology / Environmental Engineering and Science / Chemistry / Water Resource Management
• Economics
• Supply Chain Management
• Graphic Design
• Auditing (for registration purposes)
• Forensics
• Information Systems and Technology
• Engineering (various fields, including but not limited to Mechatronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Industrial)
• Library Sciences
• Transport Network Management

If you find this to be a suitable opportunity for you, don’t hesitate to register for the City of Cape Town Bursaries.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in the City of Cape Town Bursaries must fulfill an eligibility criteria before proceeding with their applications. Each of these items below will determine whether you have what it takes to proceed with this bursaries. To guarantee a successful application, candidates are advised to meet all of the following requirements. Failure to do so will cause disadvantageous consequences towards the overall result of your applications. Be sure to jot down these items for personal reference.

The City of Cape Town Bursaries Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

• South African citizen
• Completed Matric
• Grade 12/mid-year results (65% average)
• Pursuing any one of the fields mentioned above
• Studying/registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology, or TVET College)
• If enrolled as a full-time student at an approved tertiary institution, you will need to provide copies of your first-, second- and/or third-year academic transcript
• NOT be in receipt of any other bursary awards or financial assistance
• Be willing to provide all of the documents required for the programme
• In financial need
• Reside within the Cape Metropolitan Area/Cape Town.

Application Instructions
Download application form: City of Cape Town Bursaries 2026.

Candidates are required to download the application form above. Once you have the form ready, fill it in with the appropriate information that accurately represents your current conditions. Make sure the information your provide is correct.

Additionally, candidates are required to provide the following documents:

• A letter of registration/provisional acceptance letter as issued by your tertiary institution
• A legitimate statement of account (if registered)
• A valid copy of your Matric certificate (if you have been matriculated)
• Any letter of recommendation provided by your teacher, mentors, or peers
• Any available awards or certificates
• A valid copy of your Surety Holder’s Identity Document
• Legitimate proof of your residence
• Any previous work done in the field that you are planning to pursues
• A copy of your Grade 12 final/mid-year results with an average of 65% and above.

All of these documents must be included in your application dossier in order to proceed. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection committee.

Submitted applications will not be formally acknowledged, and copies of supporting documents will not be returned.

Once everything is compiled into one dossier, please send them in to one of the following walk-in centres:

• Fezeka (Gugulethu) Walk-in Centre
• Mamre Civic Centre (Cnr Lord Somerset Street and Main Rd)
• Mitchells Plain (Liberty Promenade Mall) Walk-in Centre
• Cape Town Walk-in Centre
• Pinelands Walk-in Centre
• Wemmershoek Walk-in Centre (Paarl Van Riebeeck Rd, off the R301)
• Atlantis (Wesfleur) Walk-in Centre
• Delft Walk-in Centre
• Khayelitsha (Site B) Walk-in Centre
• Athlone Walk-in Centre
• Mitchells Plain (Liberty Promenade Mall) Walk-in Centre
• Ocean View Housing Office
• Parow Walk-in Centre: Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Parow, 7500
• Brackenfell Walk-in Centre: Cnr Paradys and Old Paarl Roads, Brackenfell, 7560
• Plumstead Walk-in Centre: Municipal Office/ MVR, Cnr Victoria and Main Roads, Plumstead, 7140
• Strand Walk-in Centre: Ground Floor, Municipal Office/ MVR Office, Cnr Fagan and Main Roads, Strand, 7140
• Bellville Municipal Office Walk-in Centre: Reed Street, Bellville, 7530.

Or email it to [email protected].

NB: Please ensure in your application you mark “City of Cape Town Bursary 2026“.

By sending in your applications, you are hereby giving permission to the selection committee to have your personal information utilized for registration purposes.

Applications will be subjected to further evaluation and vetting procedures to verify the validity of candidates. Anyone discovered to be falsifying any aspects of their applications will be disqualified from the registration period.

Candidates must process their applications through the method mentioned above. Submissions made through other methods, such as email or fax, will not be accepted by the selection committee.

Closing Date
Applications for the City of Cape Town Bursaries must be submitted before the closing date on 10 October 2025.

The selection committee has absolute zero tolerance for late applications. Submissions made past the closing date will not be acknowledged during the registration period.

Candidates are advised to send in their applications as soon as possible. This will leave you with some time to properly evaluate the contents of your applications. Kindly prepare your applications at your earliest convenience.

The City of Cape Town reserves the rights to make an appointment or not during the recruitment process. All decisions made by the selection committee are final.

HR Service Desk
Email: [email protected]

City Call Centre
Telephone: 0860 103 089 (option 6)