AFHCO Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status
Applications closed Closed 20 March 2026
Provider
AFHCO
Study level
Undergraduate
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

AFHCO runs an early-year cycle.

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AFHCO owns and manages residential and commercial buildings in the Johannesburg inner city, and its bursary is a benefit for the people who live in them. One award of R50 000 goes to an AFHCO resident or the dependant of a tenant, paid straight to the college or university, for a course in any field.

About the AFHCO Bursary

  • Value: R50 000, paid directly to the educational institution rather than to the student.
  • Fields: any field, provided the course runs for at least 12 months and is SAQA-aligned at an accredited tertiary institution.
  • Preference goes to undergraduate students.

AFHCO Bursary eligibility requirements

  • An AFHCO resident, or the dependant of an AFHCO tenant.
  • Applying as an individual, not on behalf of an organisation.
  • Accepted, or studying, at an accredited tertiary institution on a course of at least 12 months.
  • A sound academic record and a clear motivation.

How to apply for the AFHCO Bursary

  1. Download the application form from the bursary opportunity page at afhco.co.za when applications open.
  2. Attach your ID, academic transcripts, National Senior Certificate results, a motivation letter and a testimonial.
  3. Email everything to humanresources@afhco.co.za before the closing date. Winners are announced about six weeks later.

AFHCO Bursary closing date

20 March 2026 for the 2026 round. Expect March 2027 for 2027.

Contact details

Johannesburg students should also apply to the City of Johannesburg bursary, NSFAS and see our Gauteng government bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the AFHCO bursary close for 2027? +
AFHCO runs an early-year cycle: the 2026 round opened on 10 February and closed on 20 March 2026, with winners announced by 30 April. Expect the 2027 round to open in February 2027 and close in March 2027.
2. Who is AFHCO? +
A Johannesburg inner-city property company that owns and manages residential and commercial buildings, mainly in the Johannesburg CBD.
3. Who can apply? +
AFHCO residents and the dependants of AFHCO tenants. It is a tenant benefit rather than a public bursary, so you must be living in an AFHCO building.
4. How much is it? +
R50 000, paid directly to the educational institution rather than to the student.
5. Which fields? +
Any field, provided the course runs for at least 12 months and is SAQA-aligned at an accredited tertiary institution. Preference goes to undergraduate students.
6. How do I apply? +
Email the completed application form with your ID, academic transcripts, National Senior Certificate results, a motivation letter and a testimonial to humanresources@afhco.co.za before the closing date.
Update note (checked September 2026): AFHCO runs an early-year cycle. The 2026 round opened on 10 February and closed on 20 March 2026, with winners announced by 30 April. Expect the 2027 round to open in February 2027 and close in March 2027.

About AFHCO

Private company (residential and commercial property)

AFHCO, the African Housing Company, owns and manages residential and commercial buildings in Johannesburg's inner city. Established in 1996, AFHCO became known for turning old buildings into affordable rental homes, and SA Corporate Real Estate, a listed real…

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