External Bursaries for South African Students from the City of Cape Town

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 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.

Here are several external bursary opportunities relevant to South African students, including those offered in collaboration with the City of Cape Town—ideal if you’re based in the Cape Metro region:

🌍 1. City of Cape Town External Bursary Programme

  • Coverage: Full‑time undergraduate/postgraduate studies in scarce skills (e.g., engineering, data science, accounting, GIS, environmental science, public management, urban planning, forensics, renewable energy, contract management, artisan trades, etc.) (zabursaries.co.za, unisasapplication.co.za)

  • Eligibility:

    • SA citizens residing in the Cape Metro

    • Full-time enrolment at a recognised SA institution (e.g., UCT, CPUT, UWC, Stellenbosch)

    • Minimum 65% average in Matric or current studies

    • Not receiving NSFAS or other bursaries; not City employees (unisasapplication.co.za, zabusaries.com)

  • Benefits: Covers registration, tuition, exam fees, capped book allowance; may include transport and accommodation where needed.

  • Obligation: Must work for the City post‑qualification for the equivalent bursary years, if a position is available (southafricaportal.com)

  • Application:

    • Download from City libraries or walk‑in centres (Bellville, Brackenfell, Civic Centre, Parow, Plumstead, Strand) (zabusaries.com)

    • Submit by email or hand‑deliver per instructions (zabusaries.com)

  • Deadlines: Typically mid-September (e.g., 19 Sep 2025) (unisasapplication.co.za)

2. CTICC Bursary

  • Provider: Cape Town International Convention Centre

  • Fields: Hospitality-related—Conference/Events, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Patisserie

  • Eligibility: Western Cape residents; pursuing related qualifications (zabursaries.co.za, zabursaries.co.za)

3. Institutional & Private Bursaries via CPUT

  • CPUT lists external bursaries such as:

    • Nedbank Bursary: STEM and green economy focus; 65% academic average; deadline 31 Aug 2025.

    • Amazon Recruitment Bursary: For final-year IT/CS students; includes internship; deadline 30 Sep 2025 (cput.ac.za)

4. National & Trust Bursaries

  • South African Reserve Bank: For disadvantaged Grade 12 learners in fields like economics, IT, actuarial science, law, medicine. Offers ongoing support including vacation work. Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

  • Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (Post‑grad): Scholarships for master’s, doctoral, or post-doc research in unique or specialised disciplines; deadline usually Sept (ru.ac.za)

  • Mandela Rhodes Scholarship: Up to two years of full funding for Honours/Master's in SA; leadership program included; for African citizens under 30 

  • Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award: Prestigious research award for top African-based scholars (post‑doctoral level) 

5. Other Opportunities

  • Cape Tercentenary (Cape300) Foundation: Offers study grants, especially postgraduate, in arts, heritage, environment, and literature 

  • NRF (National Research Foundation): Government funding mainly for postgraduate studies in STEM and related fields

  • Funza Lushaka Bursary: For teaching qualifications in high-need subjects, with service obligation

📋 Summary Table

Bursary Level Fields Deadline
City of Cape Town UG/PG Scarce skills ~Sep annually
CTICC Bursary UG Hospitality Varies
Nedbank (via CPUT) UG/Honours STEM/Green economy 31 Aug 2025
Amazon (via CPUT) Final‑year UG CS/IT 30 Sep 2025
SARB UG Econ, IT, Law, Medicine 30 Sep 2025
Mandela Rhodes Honours/Master’s All fields ~May–Jun
Oppenheimer Trust Master’s/PhD Specialised disciplines ~Sept
Cape300 Foundation PG Arts, heritage, environment Varies
NRF PG/Research STEM & more Varies
Funza Lushaka Teaching UG Education Varies

✅ Next Steps

  1. Choose bursaries that match your study level and field.

  2. Prepare documents: ID, academic results, proof of residence, acceptance/enrolment letters, financial info, references.

  3. Download forms or get them at City walk‑in centres.

  4. Note deadlines—especially those in Sept (City bursary, SARB, Nedbank, Amazon).

  5. Apply early and track submission.

  6. Follow up where possible (e.g., HR Service Desk at City: 021 400 3434 or 

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.

See the official website for further information.

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