For students in Cape Town needing financial aid, the City of Cape Town offers bursaries in fields with scarce skills.
And though the 2023 deadline has passed, understanding the requirements can help you prepare for future opportunities or similar bursaries.
City of Cape Town Bursary Details
Bursary Name: City of Cape Town Bursary
Provider: City of Cape Town
Eligible Fields: Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Cape Metropolitan Area/ Cape Town for studies in the following scarce skills fields at undergraduate or postgraduate level:
- Accounting (CA and Cost Management)
- Artisan Training
- Auditing
- Contract Management
- Data Science/ Analytics (Statistics, Computer Science)
- Engineering (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Fire, Port, Coastal Engineering)
- Environmental Studies (including Air Pollution and Water Studies)
- Fleet Management
- Forensics
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Heritage Studies
- Information Systems and Technology
- Legal Studies (various fields)
- Organisational Psychology
- Payroll Management
- Project Management
- Public Accountability
- Renewable Energy – Solar
- Supply Chain Management
- Technical training/ qualification in Electricity/ Energy/ Refrigeration/ Electronic/ Process Control and Operations
- Transport Management
- Urban Design, Landscape, Town and Regional Planning, Surveying and Architecture
Application Deadline: 15 September 2023 (No new application dates for 2025)
Funding Amount: Not specified
Apply Here: Not available
About the Bursary Provider
The City of Cape Town is the largest city in the Western Cape and the oldest in South Africa.
As part of the Western Cape government, it provides essential services to residents, including water and sanitation, electricity, municipal roads, waste services, public transportation, and tourism management.
The city includes areas such as Blaauwberg, Cape Town CBD, Helderberg, Oostenberg, South Peninsula, and Tygerberg.
City of Cape Town Bursary Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must reside within the Cape Metropolitan Area/ Cape Town
- Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Must have achieved a minimum of 65% overall average in Matric
- Must be studying or intending to study full-time in one of the listed scarce skills fields
- Must be enrolled or accepted at a recognized and accredited South African tertiary institution (University, University of Technology, or TVET College)
- Must not receive any other bursary or financial aid (including NSFAS)
- Must not be an employee of the City of Cape Town
How to Apply for the City of Cape Town Bursary
- Download and complete the City of Cape Town Bursary Application Form.
- Also, collect a copy at one of the City libraries or Walk-in Centres.
- Submit a clear copy of the required supporting documents along with the completed application form.
Required Supporting Documents:
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Matric mid-year results (if currently in Matric)
- Certified copy of Matric certificate (if Matric has been completed)
- Proof of registration or provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institution’s letterhead)
- Full academic record/transcripts (if currently studying, on institution’s letterhead)
- Statement of account from tertiary institution (if registered and studying)
- Awards or certificates (if applicable)
- Recommendation letter from a teacher/mentor/peer (if applicable)
- Two contactable references with their contact details
- Proof of residence
- Proof of work completed in the chosen field of study (if applicable)
- Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ ID documents
- Proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of government grant if applicable) – not older than 3 months
Applications can be submitted via email to:
- external.financialsupport@capetown.gov.za
- external.bursaries2024@capetown.gov.za
Also, applications can be hand-delivered to one of the designated Walk-in Centres:
- Bellville Municipal Office Walk-in Centre, Reed Street, Bellville, 7530
- Brackenfell Walk-in Centre, Cnr Paradys and Old Paarl Roads, Brackenfell, 7560
- Cape Town Civic Centre Walk-in Centre, 2nd Floor Podium (Cash Office & MVR), 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 8000
- Parow Walk-in Centre, Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Parow, 7500
- 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
Application Deadline & Contact Details
Application Deadline: 15 September 2023 (No new application dates for 2025)
For further inquiries, contact the City of Cape Town: HR Service Desk:
- Tel: 0860 103 089 / 021 400 3434 (select option 6)
- Email: external.bursaries2024@capetown.gov.za / hrservicedesk@capetown.gov.za
Though the 2023 City of Cape Town bursary deadline is over, remember to keep an eye out for future opportunities and explore other available financial aid options.
Don’t let financial problems stop you from pursuing your education.
