City Of Cape Town External Bursary for Young South Africans 2023

Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year. The financial support covers the cost of registration, examinations and class fees for their formal studies. The City is calling on interested residents in Cape Town who are registered at accredited academic institutions in South Africa to apply for these external bursaries.

• Table of Content
• About City of Cape Town
• External Bursary
• Aim and Benefits of External Bursary
• Requirements for External Bursary Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About City of Cape Town

External Bursary

Aim and Benefits of External Bursary

The bursaries also include capped allowances for study-aid; transport and meals. In some instances where a proven need exists, the City may also cover a capped residence allowance, funding permitting.

Requirements for External Bursary Qualification

The City of Cape Town invites applicants who meet the following requirements to apply:

• Applicants need to be South African citizens residing within the boundaries of Cape Town
• Applicants should possess their Grade 12 final / mid-year results with an average of 65% and above
• Applicants need to provide a copy of first, second or third year academic transcripts
• Applicants need to be registered for full-time study at an accredited tertiary institution and should be studying an undergraduate  or postgraduate qualification in one of the approved City of Cape Town scarce skills fields of study

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please use the following guide when applying.

Step 1: Download an application form or collect one from your nearest City library or from the following City facilities:

• Bellville Walk-in Centre 
• Brackenfell Walk-in Centre 
• Cape Town HR Employment Counter – Civic Centre, Cape Town
• Parow Walk-in Centre
• Plumstead Walk-in Centre 

Step 2: Once you have completed the form, you can submit it along with all the supporting documentation to any of the facilities listed above, or email it to [email protected].

Supporting documentation to include:

• a registration letter or provisional acceptance letter from your approved tertiary institution 
• if you have matriculated, include a copy of your matric certificate
• a certified copy of your Grade 12 results
• any recommendations from teachers, mentors and peers
• awards and certificates you have won
• the contact details of two people who can be called on as references
• a certified copy of your ID and that of your parent / guardian 
• proof of residence 
• payslip / certified proof of Government grant (if applicable)
• any work you have already done in the field in which you are planning to study

Step 3: If your application is successful, you will be contacted by the City.

Contact Us

HR SERVICE DESK

• Email:[email protected]

CITY CALL CENTRE

• Telephone:0860 103 089 (option 6)

For more details, visit City Of Cape Town website.