City of Cape Town Bursary South Africa 2026

Cape Town is the largest city of the Western Cape province and is the oldest city in South Africa. Known as the “Mother City”, Cape Town is home to the infamous iconic landmark, Table Mountain – one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The City of Cape Town is part of the Western Cape government of South Africa, and is responsible for providing its residents with the following basic services: building plan application and documents, drainage, electricity, municipal roads, noise control, property rates, refuse removal and cleansing services, regulating abattoirs, regulating street trading, waste services, street lighting, tourism, traffic and parking, water and sanitation services.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must reside in Cape Town, in the Western Cape provinceYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must have achieved a minimum overall average result of 65% in MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the scarce skills areas listed above(part-time studies may be considered if the qualifications is not offered full time, subject to a written confirmation from the academic institution)You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary awards or financial assistance (including NSFAS)

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Download and complete theCity of Cape Town Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Alternatively, you may collect a copy of the application form at one of theCity librariesor Walk-in Centres listed below. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the City of Cape Town bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)Matric mid-year results, if currently in MatricMatric certificate, if completed MatricProof of registration or provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution, if not studying yet (on institutions letterhead)Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)Statement of account from tertiary institution, if registered and studyingAwards or certificates won, if applicableRecommendation letter from a teacher/ mentor/ peer, if applicable2 contactable references (with their contact details)Proof of residenceProof of work completed in your chosen field of study, if applicable Applications can be submitted in either of the following ways:– Email:external.bursaries2026@capetown.gov.za(Insert the words “City of Cape Town Bursary 2026” in the email subject line). – Hand delivery to any of the following Walk-in Centre: Bellville Municipal Office Walk-in Centre: Reed Street, Bellville, 7530Brackenfell Walk-in Centre: Cnr Paradys and Old Paarl Roads, Brackenfell, 7560Cape Town Civic Centre Walk-in Centre: Civic Centre, 2nd Floor Podium (Cash office & MVR), 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 8000Parow Walk-in Centre: Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Parow, 7500Plumstead Walk-in Centre: Municipal Office/ MVR, Cnr Victoria and Main Roads, Plumstead, 7140Strand Walk-in Centre: Ground Floor, Municipal Office/ MVR Office, Cnr Fagan and Main Roads, Strand, 7140