Garden Cities Bursary South Africa 2026 — The historic Garden Cities property group, in partnership with the University of the Western Cape (UWC), is inviting applications for their 2026 bursary programme. This bursary supports students pursuing specific undergraduate and honours qualifications, continuing Garden Cities’ century-long commitment to community development and educational advancement in South Africa.
About Garden Cities
The Garden Cities group was established in 1919 by businessman Richard Stuttaford, inspired by Sir Ebenezer Howard’s vision of creating pleasant living environments. Operating for over 100 years, Garden Cities has developed numerous housing communities including Pinelands Garden City, Meadowridge Garden City, Edgemead Garden City, and Victoria Park Garden City.
As a property and housing group committed to social investment, Garden Cities reinvests all profits into community development initiatives, including recent projects to build school halls and provide science laboratories in under-resourced Western Cape schools.
This bursary is administered exclusively through the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and requires all applications to be submitted as a single PDF document to the specified UWC contact.
Eligibility Requirements for Garden Cities Bursary South Africa 2026
- South African citizen (preferably from Western Cape)
- Aged under 26 years (first-time candidate)
- Registered in 2nd, 3rd, Final or Honours year
- Household combined income: R350,000 – R600,000
- Not applied for any other bursary (NSFAS, ETDP SETA, etc.)
- Studying approved programme at UWC
Important: Applicants cannot hold or apply for any other bursary concurrently with this Garden Cities bursary.
Qualifying Programmes
- B. Pharmacy
- BSc Biodiversity & Conservation Biology
- BSc Physiotherapy
- BSc Biotechnology
- BCom Finance
- BCom General
- Accounting
These specific undergraduate and honours programmes are approved for Garden Cities bursary support.
Required Documents for Garden Cities Bursary South Africa 2026
- Certified copy of ID document
- Matric results/certificate
- Parental payslips & employment letters
- University progress report
- University financial statement
- Proof of unemployment (where applicable)
All documents must be certified (not older than 3 months) and combined into a single PDF.
How to Apply
Application Method: Email submission only via UWC contact.
Download Form: Garden Cities Bursary Application Form 2026
⏰ Closing Date: All applications must be submitted by 19 February 2026 at 16:30.
Important Application Notes
- All applications processed through UWC
- Documents must be combined into ONE PDF
- All documents must be certified (≤3 months old)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Cannot apply for other bursaries concurrently
- Household income must be R350,000 – R600,000
- Age limit: Under 26 years
- Western Cape residents preferred
- 2nd, 3rd, final and honours years only
- Specific approved programmes only
Carefully review all requirements before submission to avoid disqualification.
Contact Information
- UWC Contact Person:
Ms Nokuthula Maphosa - Submission Email:
nmaphosa@uwc.ac.za - Application Form:
Download 2026 Bursary Form - Administration:
University of the Western Cape (UWC)
All enquiries and submissions must go through the designated UWC contact person.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is eligible for the Garden Cities Bursary?
South African citizens under 26, preferably from Western Cape, in 2nd, 3rd, final or honours year at UWC, with household income R350,000–R600,000, studying approved programmes, and not applying for other bursaries.
2. What programmes qualify?
B. Pharmacy, BSc Biodiversity & Conservation Biology, BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Biotechnology, BCom Finance, BCom General, and Accounting programmes.
3. How do I apply?
Email all required certified documents as a single PDF to nmaphosa@uwc.ac.za by 19 February 2026, 16:30. Download the application form first.
4. What documents are required?
Certified ID, Matric results, parental income proof, university progress report, university financial statement. All must be certified within 3 months.
5. When is the closing date?
Applications close on 19 February 2026 at 16:30. Late submissions will not be considered.
6. Can I apply if I have NSFAS?
No. Applicants must NOT have applied for any other bursary including NSFAS, ETDP SETA, etc.
7. What is the income requirement?
Household income must be between R350,000 and R600,000 annually.
8. How should I submit documents?
All documents must be combined into a single PDF file. Separate files will not be accepted.
9. Who administers this bursary?
The bursary is administered through the University of the Western Cape (UWC) by Ms Nokuthula Maphosa.
10. What if my application is incomplete?
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Ensure all documents are included in the single PDF.
For more corporate social investment bursaries and 2026 funding opportunities, visit EduFunds.co.za
Garden Cities Bursary Programme
Administered through University of the Western Cape
Community Development Since 1919