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The City of Johannesburg Bursary Offers R 35,000 Annually for Undergraduate South Africans
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The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) shall be awarding several bursary opportunities for young undergraduate South Africans looking for financial help.
Fully committed to fulfilling their socio-economic mandate of providing training opportunities as well as financial assistance to community recipients, the CoJ shall open the funding in the following fields:
- Actuarial Science
- Legal
- Build Environment (Architecture, Construction)
- Library
- Commerce
- Local Government Science / Political Science
- Communications / Social Media
- Logistics
- Community Services
- Marketing
- Curatorial Studies
- Medicine
- Emergency Management Services
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Production and Operations Management
- Finance (Accounting, Auditing, Small Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Treasury, Economics)
- Quality Assurance
- Public Management
- Geo Information Science (GIS)
- Quantity Surveying Health (Nursing)
- Real Estate (Property Management, Property Valuation)
- Information Technology
- Sports Science
- International Relations and Protocol
- Town and Regional Planning
**Application deadline:** November 5, 2021
- [Benefits of the CoJ Bursary](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/the-city-of-johannesburg-bursary-offers-r-35000-annually-for-undergraduate-south-africans/#h-benefits-of-the-coj-bursary)
- [Eligibility Criteria for South Africans](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/the-city-of-johannesburg-bursary-offers-r-35000-annually-for-undergraduate-south-africans/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-south-africans)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/the-city-of-johannesburg-bursary-offers-r-35000-annually-for-undergraduate-south-africans/#h-how-to-apply)
## Benefits of the CoJ Bursary
The CoJ Bursaries extend beyond undergraduate South Africans, with their several varied schemes launched annually. For this particular opportunity, the City of Johannesburg is focused on South African youth who are permanently residing in Johannesburg.
Through this scheme, underprivileged South Africans are given the chance to pursue studies at established tertiary institutions within South Africa.
Tuition and registration fees shall be covered as well as prescribed books and/or study material. Overall, the budget allotted for each academic year is R 35,000.
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## Eligibility Criteria for South Africans
Please note the following conditions and criteria in order to be considered upon application:
- The selection of candidates for the City of Johannesburg Bursary shall be strictly based on academic merit.
- Applicants are expected to study at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- It is the student’s responsibility to seek admission with a tertiary institution.
- The bursary is for study programs of no less than one year.
- The said opportunity is also renewable annually, based on the candidate’s academic performance and results.
- Lastly, the CoJ Bursary is not applicable for postgraduate qualifications.
## How to Apply
Applications for the City of Johannesburg Bursary must be sent [online](https://share.hsforms.com/1B5WQrG1nShmEmB1kVqqS9w469tl).
Please be ready to submit clear copies of the following supporting documents compulsory for the application process. Incomplete document submission might be disqualified.
- ID Document (certified copy)
- Current Matric students: Matric result (certified copy)
- Students who have completed Matric and are not studying yet: Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Students who have completed Matric and are studying: full academic results / transcript, including most recent results (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of residence in Johannesburg (rates account/ utility bill)
- Parents or guardian’s proof of income (latest payslips if employed / affidavit if unemployed, death certificate if deceased)
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
- Willing to study in South Africa
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the The City of Johannesburg Bursary Offers R 35,000 Annually for Undergraduate South Africans?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to South Africa for the duration of the programme.
Is the The City of Johannesburg Bursary Offers R 35,000 Annually for Undergraduate South Africans fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.