South African students who meet the eligibility requirements are invited to apply for the City of Cape Town External Bursaries 2025, which will help pay for their formal education's registration, exams, and class fees.
The City is encouraging interested Cape Town residents who are enrolled at recognized South African academic institutions to submit applications for these external bursaries.
Sponsor(s) of the scholarship: City of Cape Town
Type of Scholarship: Partial Funding
South African Institutions are the host institution(s).
Scholarship Value: Unknown
Several awards were given out.
Undergraduate and graduate levels of study
Citizens of South Africa external Bursaries | City of Cape Town | Details
The scholarship seeks to give aspiring students the resources they need to continue their education in the sector of their choice. Each year, a group of motivated and ambitious students is chosen who they believe will take advantage of the opportunity, approach their academic and professional goals with great zeal, and put in the deliberate effort needed to achieve their goals.
Additionally, the bursaries include capped allowances for meals, transportation, and study aid. Depending on available funding, the City may additionally provide a capped dwelling allowance in some circumstances where a need has been established
Eligibility Requirements
The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for the City of Cape Town External Bursaries 2025–2026
prerequisites: possess a 70% average score on the June Grade 12/Matric exams, with the final awarding of the bursary contingent on final results; be under 30 years old; be in financial need (unable to attend university without a bursary); and have been provisionally accepted into an undergraduate program at a South African university.
the applicant must be a citizen of South Africa and reside inside the:
The applicant must be a citizen of South Africa and be a resident of Cape Town.
Candidates must have final or mid-year Grade 12 results with an average of 65% or higher.
A copy of the applicant's first, second, or third year academic transcripts is required.
The applications must be submitted by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Late applications won't be taken into account. Application materials must include test results, evidence of acceptance to an accredited school (a student number), and any additional supporting documentation.
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a recognized tertiary institution and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the fields of study designated by the City of Cape Town as having a shortage of skilled workers.
Accounting (CA and Cost Management), Artisan Training, Auditing, Contract Management, Data Science/Analytics (Statistics, Computer Science), Economics, Engineering (various fields, including Industrial Engineering), Environmental (Specialists, including Air Pollution and Water Quality), Fleet Management, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Heritage, Information Systems, and Technology are among the fields that qualify
Legal (a wide range of fields), Nursing, Occupational Health & Safety, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Supply Chain Management, Technical Training/qualification in, Electricity/Energy/Refrigeration/Electronic/Process control and Operations, Transport Management, Urban Design, Landscape, Planning, Surveying and Architecture, Municipal Finance Management Act Minimum Competence qualification, Public Accountability, and Innovation.
Application Methods
How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit an online application before the application deadline for the City External Bursaries 2025–2026 along with all necessary supporting documentation.
Agreement on bursaries It will be necessary for prospective external bursars to be available for interviews. The bursary recipient or recipients will be required to sign a contract with the
Submission deadline is December 30, 2025.
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