City of Johannesburg (COJ) Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE COJ BURSARY COVER?

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

200 bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Johannesburg, for undergraduate studies within the following fields:

  • Actuarial Science
  • Built Environment (Architecture, Construction, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying)
  • Business Management
  • Commerce
  • Community Services
  • Emergency Management Services
  • Engineering (All Fields)
  • Finance (Accounting, Auditing, Small Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Treasury, Economics, Risk and Compliance Management)
  • Geo Information Science (GIS)
  • Health (All Fields)
  • Humanities and Social Sciences (All fields)
  • Information Technology and Management (All Fields)
  • International Relations and Protocol
  • Legal
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Municipal Governance (Monitoring and Evaluation)
  • Real Estate (Property Management, Property Valuation)

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is committed to providing training opportunities, by way of Financial Assistance (bursary funding) to youth residing in the Johannesburg community, in an effort to fulfil its socio-economic mandate.

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE COJ BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed textbooks and/or study material (up to a maximum amount of R40 000 per year).

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the City of Johannesburg Bursary.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION AND RENEWAL PROCESS OF THE COJ BURSARY?

Students will be selected based strictly on academic merit.

Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time and can be renewed each year, based on satisfactory academic performance.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 6 weeks of the bursary closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE COJ BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must permanently reside in Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does NOT fund postgraduate studies)
  • Your qualification/ course of study be at least 1 year long
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary/ grant/ other form of funding for study purposes

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: City of Johannesburg Bursary Application 2027

Applicants should read the COJ tips for job applicants before applying (these tips are applicable to bursary students too).

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the City of Johannesburg Bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE COJ BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID Document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Most recent academic records, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of residence in Johannesburg (rates account/ utility bill)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE COJ BURSARY?

30 October 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) directly:

Contact people:

  • Billy Baloyi (Email: BillyB@joburg.org.za)
  • Takalani Wakpo (Email: TakalaniW@joburg.org.za)

Please do NOT contact the City of Johannesburg if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG DO?

The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is one of South Africa’s largest and most economically important local governments. Located in Gauteng, Johannesburg is a major commercial, financial and cultural centre, serving a diverse and rapidly growing population across the metropolitan area. The municipality is responsible for delivering essential services to residents and businesses, including water and sanitation, electricity, waste management, roads, public safety and community development.

Beyond basic service delivery, the City of Johannesburg plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving infrastructure and creating opportunities for communities across the city. Its programmes cover areas such as housing, education support, youth development, employment initiatives and social assistance. Through its various departments and municipal entities, the City works to address the challenges associated with urban growth while building a more inclusive, sustainable and well-managed metropolitan area.

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This bursary listing was last updated in October 2026.

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