Cape Town, affectionately known as the “Mother City,” is not only the largest city of the Western Cape province and the oldest city in South Africa, but it’s also the proud home of the renowned Table Mountain, recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
The city offers an array of services to its residents, which include drainage, electricity, waste services, traffic control, water and sanitation services, and more, aiming to ensure the highest living standards for its inhabitants. Serving diverse regions from Blaauwberg to Tygerberg, the City of Cape Town maintains a strong commitment to its populace.
In this light, the City of Cape Town is eager to announce its Bursary Programme for the academic year, aimed at providing support and encouragement to promising students who reside within the Cape Metropolitan Area/ Cape Town.
Fostering Future Leaders in Scarce Skills Areas
Recognizing the need for qualified professionals in various fields, the city is offering bursaries for studies in areas that are considered ‘scarce skills.’ These include fields such as Accounting, Data Science, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Fleet Management, Legal studies, and Urban Design, among others. By doing so, the city hopes to bolster its professional workforce and create a flourishing future for Cape Town.
Supporting Your Journey Towards Success
The bursary programme provides a valuable lifeline to aspiring students, offering partial or complete coverage of expenses like registration fees, tuition fees, and exam fees. However, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Eligibility and Application Process
If you’re a South African citizen residing in Cape Metropolitan Area/Cape Town, in Matric or completed Matric, aiming to study full time within one of the listed scarce skills areas at a recognized tertiary institution, then you might be eligible for this bursary.
Additional eligibility conditions include financial need, not being a recipient of other bursaries or financial assistance, and the ability to provide all necessary documentation, including proof of residence and parental income.
Eager candidates are invited to download and complete the City of Cape Town Bursary Application Form for 2025-2026, or pick up a copy from one of the City libraries or Walk-in Centres.
Once completed, your application, accompanied by all the necessary documentation, can be submitted via email to external.financialsupport@capetown.gov.za (with “City of Cape Town Bursary Application” in the email subject line) or delivered to a local Walk-in Centre.
Act Now: Applications Close Soon
Don’t delay, the closing date for bursary applications is the 30th of September. Applications submitted after this date won’t be considered, so ensure you apply before the closing date.
For any inquiries related to the bursary programme, please reach out to the HR Service Desk at the City of Cape Town at 0860 103 089 (select option 6) or via email at hrservicedesk@capetown.gov.za.
Embark on your journey towards academic and professional success with the City of Cape Town bursary programme. Apply today and become the city’s next generation of leaders.
