City of Cape Town Bursary 2022

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City of Cape Town Bursary 2022

The City of Cape Town offers financial support to help students cover the costs of registration, examinations and class fees annually. A call has been made for 2022 bursary applications. Below are the steps to apply.

Step 1: Download an application form or collect one from your nearest City library or from the following Walk-in Centres:

Candidate Requirements

Step 2: Once you have completed the form, you can submit it along with all the supporting documentation to any of the Walk-in Centres listed above.

  • a registration letter or provisional acceptance letter from your approved tertiary institution 
  • if you have matriculated, include a copy of your matric certificate
  • a certified copy of your Grade 12 results
  • any recommendations from teachers, mentors and peers
  • awards and certificates you have won
  • the contact details of two people who can be called on as references
  • a certified copy of your ID and that of your parent / guardian 
  • proof of residence 
  • payslip / certified proof of Government grant (if applicable)
  • any work you have already done in the field in which you are planning to study

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Conditions of Bursary

When applying for a bursary, please note the following important considerations:

  • External financial bursaries are only open to residents of South Africa, who live within the Cape Metropolitan Area.
  • Prospective applicants must not have any other form of financial assistance (e.g. National Student Financial Aid Scheme). 
  • You will need to provide a certified copy of your ID (not older than three months).
  • If you are a Grade 12 student, you are required to provide a copy of your Grade 12/mid-year results (65% average).
  • If you are enrolled as a full-time student at an approved tertiary institution, you will need to provide copies of your first-, second-and/or third-year academic transcripts. 
  • Your degree must be in the field predetermined and advertised by the city as being a scarce skill.
  • Proof of financial status (affidavit of parent or guardian’s payslips or social grant slips)
  • Submitted applications will not be acknowledged in writing, and copies of supporting documents will not be returned. 

How to Apply

If your application is successful, you will be contacted by the City.

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT BURSARY PAGE

Application Form

External Bursary Application Form 2022 v3.pdf

Province

Western Cape