About Garden Cities
Garden Cities is a property development and management company in South Africa that specializes in building residential homes in various suburbs. Established in 1919 by entrepreneur and politician Richard Stuttaford, the company draws inspiration from the concepts proposed by British urban planner Sir Ebenezer Howard. Howard’s ideas included the development of planned towns to address housing challenges for people living in slums during and after World War I.
Over its 100 years of existence, Garden Cities has undertaken numerous high-quality housing projects in South Africa, including:
- Pinelands Garden City
- Meadowridge Garden City
- Square Hill Garden City
- Elfindale Garden City
- Northpine Garden City
Profits generated by Garden Cities are reinvested in acquiring lands for future housing projects. Additionally, some profits are directed towards building school halls and supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Garden Cities Bursary 2025-2026
Garden Cities offers bursaries to support students who face financial constraints in accessing education. The bursary program aims to uplift the lives of students and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce in South Africa.
For the academic year 2025-2026-2024, Garden Cities is inviting applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing qualifications in specific fields of study, which include:
- B. Pharmacy
- BSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
- BSc Physiotherapy
- BSc Biotechnology
- BCom Finance
- BCom General Accounting
The value of the bursary will be determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into account factors such as registration fees, tuition fees, and other costs. Initially, the bursary will cover one academic year, and students can reapply for funding in subsequent years based on their academic performance.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the Garden Cities Bursary:
- South African citizenship
- Under the age of 26 (if applying for the first time)
- Pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification
- Studying in one of the specified fields of study
- Enrolled at a recognized university
- Registered for their second, third, final, or Honours year in the 2025-2026 academic session
- Not receiving funding from other bursary programs like ETDP SETA or NSFAS
- Total household income between R 350,000 and R 600,000
Applicants from the Western Cape province and those with a strong academic track record will be given priority.
How To Apply
To apply for the Garden Cities Bursary, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the Garden Cities Bursary Application Form 2025-2026.
- Fill out the form with accurate personal and academic details.
Documents Required
Prepare the following documents:
- Certified copies of ID documents
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copy of progress report or study record issued by the university
- Certified copy of university financial statement detailing expenses
- Proof of household income (recent payslips if employed; letter of unemployment if unemployed; pension advice if applicable)
Scan these documents and save them in PDF format.
Submission
Email the completed application form and documents to ‘ljasson@uwc.ac.za‘ with the subject line ‘Garden Cities Bursary Application 2025-2026’.
Closing Date
The application deadline for the Garden Cities Bursary is 17 February 2025-2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Contact Details
For further details about the bursary program, contact Mr. Lucian Jasson at:
Email: ljasson@uwc.ac.za
