| Application status | OPEN |
| Closing date | 30 October 2026 |
| Provider | City of Johannesburg Municipality |
| Programme | City of Johannesburg Bursary Programme |
| Fields of study | Actuarial Science, Built Environment, Commerce, Engineering, Health, Finance, IT and Management, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, and other listed fields |
| Study level | Full-time undergraduate |
| Academic year | 2027 |
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY COVER?
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY?
- HOW DO I CONTACT THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY COVER?
The bursary supports full-time undergraduate studies in the following fields:
- Actuarial Science
- Built Environment: Architecture, Construction, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying
- Legal
- Commerce
- Logistics
- Community Services
- Marketing
- Emergency Management Services
- Municipal Governance, including Monitoring and Evaluation
- Engineering – all fields
- Real Estate: Property Management and Property Valuation
- Health – all fields
- Geo Information Science (GIS)
- Finance: Accounting, Auditing, Small Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Treasury, Economics, Risk and Compliance Management
- Information Technology and Management – all fields
- Humanities and Social Sciences – all fields
- Business Management
- International Relations and Protocol
Related Bursaries:
- See other Government Bursaries and Scholarships in South Africa.
- See other General Bursaries and Scholarships available.
- See other Bursaries Still Open for Applications in year 2027.t
WHAT ARE THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must permanently reside in Johannesburg.
- You must intend to study full-time.
- You must pursue an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed by the City.
- You must study at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- Your qualification must be for at least one year.
- Postgraduate qualifications are not eligible.
- Selection of successful candidates is strictly based on academic merit.
- You must seek admission to the tertiary institution yourself; the bursary application does not provide admission.
WHAT DOES THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY COVER?
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Prescribed books and/or study material
The bursary is limited to R40,000 per academic year. It is renewable annually based on academic performance/results.
Service obligation: Not specified.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY?
Applications must be submitted online through the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary Application 2027 page. The City states that only online applications will be considered.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY?
The following certified copies must accompany the application:
- Most recent academic record
- South African identity document
- Proof of residency in Johannesburg, such as a Water and Lights statement or Rates and Taxes statement
- Parents’ proof of income
- Death certificate(s) and an affidavit where the applicant does not have one or both parents
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG (COJ) BURSARY?
30 October 2026.
Late submissions will be rejected.
HOW DO I CONTACT THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG ABOUT THE BURSARY?
The 2027 bursary circular lists the following contacts for bursary enquiries:
- Billy Baloyi: BillyB@joburg.org.za
- Takalani Wakpo: TakalaniW@joburg.org.za
- Official website: www.joburg.org.za
ABOUT THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
The City of Johannesburg Municipality provides the bursary as part of its commitment to skills development and educational opportunities for young people in the Johannesburg community. The 2027 programme provides 200 bursaries for qualifying South African youth who permanently reside in Johannesburg and pursue full-time undergraduate studies in the fields specified by the City.