City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is offering Bursaries 2024
The City of Johannesburg Municipality is currently accepting applications from South African students for the 200 available bursaries under the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 November 2023
Opportunity Overview:
The City of Johannesburg Municipality is dedicated to providing skills development and educational opportunities, not only for its employees but also for the youth in the Johannesburg community. We are pleased to announce 200 bursaries for South African youth who permanently reside in Johannesburg. These bursaries will support full-time undergraduate studies in various fields, ensuring a brighter future for our city.
Bursary Study Fields Available:
We offer bursaries in the following fields:
- Actuarial Science
- Information Management
- Built Environment (Architecture, Construction, Inspectors)
- Health (All Fields)
- Commerce
- International Relations and Protocol
- Community Services
- Legal
- Curatorial Studies
- Logistics
- Emergency Management Services/Disaster Management
- Marketing
- Engineering (All Fields)
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Environmental Management
- Municipal Governance
- Finance (All Fields)
- Quantity Surveying
- Geo Information Science
- Real Estate (Property Management, Property Valuation)
- Information Technology (All Fields)
- Town and Regional Planning
What the Bursary Covers:
Our bursary covers tuition and registration fees, prescribed books and study materials, and is limited to an amount of R40,000.00 per academic year.
Selection Criteria:
Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Academic merit.
- Enrollment at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- No receipt of other grants, bursaries, or study funding.
- Qualifications of no less than one year (not applicable for postgraduate qualifications).
- Bursaries are renewable annually, subject to academic performance.
It’s the student’s responsibility to secure admission at a tertiary institution.
How to Apply:
To apply, ensure that your application includes certified copies of the following:
- Most recent academic record.
- South African Identity Document.
- Proof of residency in Johannesburg (e.g., Water & Lights, Rates & Taxes statement).
- Proof of income from parents or, in cases where the student does not have one or both parents, a death certificate(s) or an affidavit.
Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you do not receive a notification of appointment or response within six weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Contact Person:
Billy Baloyi Tel No: (011) 407 6979
Application Process:
Please be informed that only online applications will be considered. To apply, use the following link: [Online Application Portal]
Invest in your future with the City of Johannesburg Municipality and let your educational journey begin here.
