The Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen residing in the Western Cape, between the ages of 17 and 35, with a minimum average of 65% in your most recent year of study, studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027: who qualifies, what fields are covered, what expenses are included, and how to apply before the closing date.
About the Western Cape Provincial Treasury
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury is mandated to prepare the provincial budget and to exercise control over the implementation of the provincial budget within the context of co-planning and co-implementation and the joint district approach. Our Department therefore has a critical role to play in the realisation of all the political priorities.
The Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan documents also identify the Innovation and Culture Change priority as a key focus of the Department because of the role it has as a Centre of Government department.
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.
Organisation: Western Cape Provincial Treasury • Focus: Budget preparation and implementation control • Priority: Innovation and Culture Change • Academic Year: 2027
What Fields of Study Are Covered?
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027 will be awarded to students residing within the Western Cape province who are passionate about making a change in society. Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate or postgraduate studies in these fields:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Built Environment
- Project Management
- Economics
- Finance
- Supply Chain Management
Eligibility Requirements for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027
Before you apply for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within the Western Cape province
- You must be between the ages of 17 and 35 years old
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent year of study (at high school or university)
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding
- Postgraduate students: You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the fields listed above
Note: Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Required Documents
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed online application.
- Identity document
- Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Grade 11 November results and Matric June results (if currently in Matric)
- Full tertiary academic record/transcripts (if currently studying, on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance (on institution’s letterhead)
- Degree certificate (if already obtained)
- Parents or guardians ID documents
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable)
- Motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded the bursary
- Proof of residential address in the Western Cape
How to Apply for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027
Follow these steps to submit your application for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027. Applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements listed above, including being a South African citizen residing in the Western Cape, aged 17–35, achieving a 65% minimum average, and not receiving any other bursary funding.
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
Gather all the required documents listed above, including your motivational letter and proof of residential address in the Western Cape.
Step 3: Complete the Online Application
Click the button below to go to the official Western Cape Provincial Treasury application portal. Fill in all required fields carefully and upload your documents.
Direct application link: https://hsdims.westerncape.gov.za/healp_apex/f?p=236:1::::::
Step 4: Submit Before the Deadline
⏰ Closing Date for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027: 30 September 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted. Please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.
Contact Information
If you have any queries related to the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027, please contact the Western Cape Provincial Treasury directly:
- Telephone: 021 483 4823 / 021 483 6127
- Email: PT.Bursaries@westerncape.gov.za
Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027 – Quick Summary
- Organisation: Western Cape Provincial Treasury
- Bursary Name: Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary Programme
- Focus: Budget preparation and implementation control
- Academic Year: 2027
- Who can apply: South African citizens aged 17–35
- Residency requirement: Western Cape province
- Fields of study: Accounting, Auditing, Built Environment, Project Management, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management
- Study level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
- Institution type: Recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Key requirements: 65% minimum average, full-time study, NOT in receipt of other bursary funding
- Postgraduate requirement: Completed a Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed fields
- Encouraged to apply: Students with disabilities
- Required documents: ID, Matric certificate/results, academic transcripts, proof of registration/acceptance, degree certificate, parents/guardians ID and income proof, motivational letter, proof of address
- Application method: Online via Western Cape Government portal
- Closing date: 30 September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027
1. Where must I reside to apply?
You must reside within the Western Cape province to be eligible for this bursary.
2. What is the minimum academic requirement?
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent year of study (at high school or university).
3. Can I apply if I already have another bursary?
No. You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding to apply for this bursary.
4. What fields of study are covered?
The bursary covers Accounting, Auditing, Built Environment, Project Management, Economics, Finance, and Supply Chain Management.
5. Can I apply for postgraduate studies?
Yes. Postgraduate students may apply, provided they have completed a Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the listed fields.
6. Are students with disabilities encouraged to apply?
Yes. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027.
7. What is the closing date?
The closing date for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027 is 30 September 2026.
8. Where can I find more bursaries?
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