City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary 2026: Funding for Priority Study Fields
About the City of Ekurhuleni
The City of Ekurhuleni is one of South Africa’s major metropolitan municipalities, located in the Gauteng province. It oversees the delivery of essential public services such as infrastructure development, urban planning, environmental management, and community welfare across numerous towns and urban areas within the region.
As part of its commitment to social development, the municipality invests in initiatives that improve access to education and professional skills development. Through its bursary programmes and training initiatives, the city aims to empower young people and cultivate a skilled workforce capable of contributing to sustainable municipal service delivery.
About the City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary Programme 2026
The City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary Programme 2026 is designed to assist academically capable students who plan to pursue full-time undergraduate studies during the 2026 academic year. The programme supports talented youth from within the municipality by helping them gain access to higher education and develop skills that are aligned with local government service delivery priorities.
Eligible applicants may apply for bursary funding in various study fields, including:
- Environmental Science
- Finance, Accounting, and Auditing
- Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering
- Information Technology, Computer Science, or Data Science
- Health Sciences
- Town and Regional Planning or Architecture.
Only qualifications offered by accredited South African universities, universities of technology, or TVET colleges will be considered.
The bursary may cover several academic expenses, subject to the availability of funds, such as:
- Registration and tuition fees
- Prescribed academic textbooks
- Accommodation and meals where applicable.
This bursary is renewable each year, provided that recipients maintain satisfactory academic performance.
Bursary Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen residing within the City of Ekurhuleni (proof required)
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Have successfully completed Grade 12
- Possess an acceptance letter or proof of registration for the 2026 academic year at an accredited institution
- Provide evidence of total household monthly income.
Additional conditions include:
- Successful candidates must sign a bursary agreement with the municipality
- Recipients must achieve a minimum annual average of 70% to continue receiving funding
- Students may be required to participate in vacation work within municipal departments
- The municipality may withdraw the bursary in cases of poor academic results or misconduct.
Application Process
Applicants must submit their bursary applications online.
Apply online: City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary 2026.
Required supporting documents (certified copies not older than three months):
- South African ID Document
- Matric Certificate
- Acceptance Letter or Proof of Registration at an accredited institution
- Proof of Residence within the City of Ekurhuleni (not older than 3 months)
- A Motivation Letter (maximum one page)
- Proof of Household Income (Salary Slips, Stamped Bank Statement, and Affidavit)
- Proof of Social Grant, if applicable
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Students from TVET colleges are encouraged to apply
- Applications must be submitted through the official City website portal.
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Additional Notes
- The original announcement lists “subjects” when referring to bursary coverage. It has been clarified here as academic expenses for better accuracy
- The order of study fields and requirements has been rearranged to improve readability and clarity.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
+27 11 999 3516
+27 11 999 9230
+27 11 999 1946
+27 11 999 1758
+27 11 999 1844
