City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary South Africa 2026

About the Bursary Provider – City of Johannesburg

The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality oversees numerous municipal services including Emergency Services, Metro Police, Water & Sanitation, Waste Management, Electricity, Public Transport, and e-Services. It aims to improve socio-economic conditions while providing access to quality services for all residents.

The City includes major urban centres such as Johannesburg and Midrand, along with suburbs including Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose Arch, Randburg, Soweto, Killarney, Roodepoort, and Diepsloot.

Fields Covered by the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary 2026

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) bursary is open to students applying for undergraduate studies in the following areas:

• Actuarial Science
• Built Environment (Architecture, Construction, Urban & Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying)
• Commerce
• Community Services
• Emergency Management Services
• Engineering (All Fields)
• Finance (Accounting, Auditing, Supply Chain, Small Business Management, Treasury, Economics)
• Geo Information Science (GIS)
• Health (All Fields)
• Information Technology & Management (All Fields)
• International Relations & Protocol
• Legal Studies
• Logistics
• Marketing
• Municipal Governance (Monitoring & Evaluation)
• Real Estate (Property Management, Valuation)

What the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary 2026 Covers

The bursary provides financial assistance for:

• Tuition fees
• Registration fees
• Prescribed textbooks and study materials (up to R40,000 per year)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 6 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive a response, consider your application unsuccessful.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must reside in Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Must study or intend to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in the fields listed above
• Course must be at least one year long
• Must be enrolled at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• Must have a strong academic record
• Must not currently be receiving any other bursary, grant, or funding

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online at: City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary Application 2026

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents:

• ID document (certified copy)
• Latest Matric results (certified copy if currently in Matric)
• Matric certificate (certified copy if completed)
• Most recent academic record (certified copy)
• Proof of Johannesburg residence (utility bill or rates account)
• Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, or death certificate if applicable)

Closing Date

31 October 2025
Applications received after this date will not be considered. Apply early to the city of Johannesburg (CoJ) bursary 2026 to avoid disappointment.

Contact the Bursary Provider

• Billy Baloyi: BillyB@joburg.org.za
• Takalani Wakpo: TakalaniW@joburg.org.za

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What does the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary 2026 cover?
It covers tuition fees, registration, and prescribed textbooks/study materials for eligible undergraduate students.

2. Who can apply?
South African citizens residing in Johannesburg who are currently in Matric or have completed Matric and want to study full-time undergraduate courses in the listed fields.

3. How do I apply?
Apply online via the official City of Johannesburg bursary portal and submit all required documents.

4. Can I apply for postgraduate studies?
No. This bursary is only for undergraduate studies.

5. When is the closing date?
The bursary closes on 31 October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.