The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary is a merit-based bursary program aimed at supporting needy students from Ekurhuleni who show academic excellence and are pursuing studies in fields aligned with the municipality’s development priorities.
These priorities include fields such as:
- Education: Early childhood development, teacher education, and STEM-related fields.
- Health: Nursing, medicine, and allied healthcare professions.
- Engineering and Technology: Civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as information technology.
- Finance and Accounting: Accounting, economics, and business management.
- Social Services: Social work, psychology, and community development.
The bursary takes care of your tuition fees, accommodation, and other essential study expenses, allowing you to focus fully on their academic achievements.
How to apply for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
Applying for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary is not difficult.
You can access the online application portal via the Godfrey Pitje Tertiary Assistance Fund (GPTAF) website.
Be sure to register or log in before starting on your application process.
Once registered, go through the application sections and fill in all required information.
Take your time and double-check your entries to make sure there are no mistakes, because incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Next, attach all the necessary supporting documents. These normally include:
- Certified copy of your South African ID or permanent residence permit
- Proof of residence within Ekurhuleni (municipal account statement preferred)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Latest Matric results if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Proof of registration at a tertiary institution (certified copy)
- Outstanding study fees statement (if applicable)
- Outstanding municipal accounts statement (if applicable)
- Certified copies of parents/guardians’ ID documents
- Parents/guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA grant if applicable)
Once you’ve completed all sections and attached the documents, review your application thoroughly before submitting it.
Remember, submitting an error-free application will show the selection committee that you pay attention to detail and this can increase your chances of success.
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary Requirements
If you want to be eligible for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen or permanent resident
- Be 35 years old or younger
- Reside within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality borders
- Be studying full-time within a designated priority field at an accredited tertiary institution (undergraduate level only)
- Have a total household income below R600 000 per year
- Preference is given to students enrolled at public tertiary institutions
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary Closing Date
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary application deadlines vary depending on the academic year.
Generally, applications close in November before the academic calendar starts in the following year.
For the 2024 academic year, applications closed on 22 November, 2023.
If you missed it, just wait for the applications to open again for the 2025 academic year.
If you have any further questions about the bursary programme, contact the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality directly on the following telephone numbers:
Busi Sibiya, Tel: 011 999 6339
Thifhelimbilu Mudau, Tel: 011 999 7747
Matsie Molotsi, Tel: 011 999 6342
Morris Nkoana, Tel: 011 999 8602
Norman Shongwe, Tel: 011 999 7852
Princess Mathe, Tel: 011 999 7711.