The city of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (CoJ) is responsible for providing local government services to Johannesburg, such as healthcare, education, welfare, and community services. The City of Johannesburg is served by several media institutions.
The metropolitan municipality serves as the local government for the majority of the metropolitan area, though a few outer suburbs in the south are governed by nearby municipalities: it is not to be confused with these smaller municipalities are several other small towns and urban areas that function quasi-autonomously.
Fields Covered
Financial assistance is available to the youth of Johannesburg to enabling them by being able to contribute in the socio-economic development of their families or communities as a whole in the following sectors:
- Actuarial Science
- Built Environment (Architectures, Build Knowledge: Construction and Architectural Paradigms and Practices, Urban & Regional Planning, Quantity surveying)
- Business & Finance (Accounting, Audits, Small Business Management/SMEs, Supply Chain)
- Community Services
- Emergency Management Services
- Engineering (All Fields)
- Geo-Information Science (GIS)
- Health (All Fields)
- Information Technology & Management
- International Relations & Protocol
- Legal Studies
- Logistics & Marketing
- Municipal Governance (Monitoring & Evaluation)
- Also read: Real Estate (Property Management & Valuation)
Coverage, Renewal & Selection
Coverage includes registration fees, tuition and examination fees, books and other study material (up to R40 000) per annum
This is awarded on an annual basis and may be renewed annually depending on the student's academic performance.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed within 6 weeks after the closing date and invited for an interview.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
- South African citizen
- Permanently reside in Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Currently in Matric or you have completed your Matric
- So, currently studying (or planning to study full-time) toward an undergraduate qualification in any of the above fields?
- Course must be minimum 1 year long.
- By a public university in South Africa
- Strong academic record
- Cannot be in receipt of any other bursary or scholarship
How to Apply
Bursary applications are available in the following area/s of study: The bursary application can be made-available via the following website (after completing registration): Apply online at: City of Johannesburg Bursaries 2026
Required Documents
Submit certified copies of:
- ID document
- matric results (if currently in matric) or Certified copy of your Matric certificate (if completed)
- Latest tertiary results (if still studying)
- Residence in Johannesburg (rates or utility bill)
- Parents/guardians income proof (recent payslips, affidavit if unemployed or death certificate if applicable)
Incomplete applications will be considered invalid.
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact:
Billy Baloyi at BillyB@joburg.org.za
Takalani Wakpo at TakalaniW@joburg.org.za