City of Cape Town Bursaries for 2026

The City of Cape Town Training and Development Department is offering bursaries to students, who live in Cape Town, and are registered at academic institutions in South Africa. That includes universities and TVET colleges. The bursaries cover registration, tuition and exam fees. There are also capped allowances for study-aid, transport and meals. 

When applying for external financial support, note the following important considerations:

• The financial support is open to students who are residents of Cape Town and registered for full-time study at accredited academic institutions within the borders of South Africa, including TVET colleges
• Prospective applicants must not be in possession of 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 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 transcript
• Your degree must be in the field predetermined and advertised by the City as being a scarce skill
• Submitted applications will not be acknowledged in writing and copies of supporting documents will not be returned

Please use the following guide when applying.

Step 1: Download an application form or collect one from your nearest City library or from the following City facilities:

• Bellville Walk-in Centre 
• Brackenfell Walk-in Centre 
• Cape Town HR Employment Counter – Concourse Level Civic Centre, Cape Town
• Parow Walk-in Centre
• Plumstead Walk-in Centre 
• Strand Walk-in Centre 

Step 2: Once you have completed the form, you can submit it along with all the supporting documentation to any of the facilities listed above, or email it to external.bursaries2026@capetown.gov.za.

Supporting documentation to include:

• 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
• a certified copy of your ID
• proof of residence 
• any work you have already done in the field in which you are planning to study

Step 3: If your application is successful, you will be contacted by the City.

Contact Details:

Download Bursary Application Form