City of Cape Town External Bursary 2023 for Young South Africans. Apply below!
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When is Application Deadline?
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8th September 2023.
Tell Me About City of Cape Town External Bursary:
Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year. The financial support covers the cost of registration, examinations and class fees for their formal studies. The City is calling on interested residents in Cape Town who are registered at accredited academic institutions in South Africa to apply for these external bursaries.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Below is a list of the various field of studies within the 2023 City of Cape Town Scarce Skills List categories:
- 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
- Legal (Various 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
- Innovation
What Type of Award is this?
Scholarship
Who can apply for City of Cape Town External Bursary?
The City of Cape Town invites applicants who meet the following requirements to apply:
- Applicants need to be South African citizens residing within the boundaries of Cape Town
- Applicants should possess their Grade 12 final / mid-year results with an average of 65% and above
- Applicants need to provide a copy of first, second or third year academic transcripts
- Applicants need to be registered for full-time study at an accredited tertiary institution and should be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in one of the approved City of Cape Town scarce skills fields of study
Which Countries are Eligible?
South Africa
How Many Positions will be Given?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of City of Cape Town External Bursary?
The bursaries also include capped allowances for study-aid; transport and meals. In some instances where a proven need exists, the City may also cover a capped residence allowance, funding permitting.
How to Apply for Program?
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 – Civic Centre, Cape Town
- Parow Walk-in Centre
- Plumstead 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 [email protected].
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
- 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
Step 3: If your application is successful, you will be contacted by the City.
Contact us
HR Service Desk
- Email:[email protected]
City Call Centre
- Telephone:0860 103 089 (option 6)
