Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary

Aspiring students in Gauteng looking to pursue tertiary studies in finance, accounting, or other relevant fields have a great opportunity with the Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary.

This bursary program, offered by the Gauteng Provincial Treasury, aims to support talented and dedicated individuals who are held back by financial barriers to achieving their academic goals.

If you’re a Gauteng resident with a passion for these fields, read on to learn about the bursary, its application process, eligibility requirements, and all-important closing date.

About the Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary

The Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary supports students who attended no-fee schools in Gauteng and are pursuing qualifications in areas that can be useful to the Treasury’s operations.

This includes fields like:

1. Accounting/Management Accounting
2. Communications/Public Relations/Graphic Design
3. Cost and Management Accounting
4. Financial Management
5. Information Technology/Computer Science
6. Internal Auditing
7. LLB Law
8. Psychology/Social Work
9. Risk Management
10. Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management

The bursary covers tuition fees, registration fees, and a living allowance for accommodation, meals, and prescribed textbooks.

Upon successful completion of their degree, recipients are expected to join the Gauteng Provincial Treasury Internship Programme to contribute their skills and knowledge back to the province.

Application Process for the Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary

Applications for the Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary are typically open from November to the end of the month.

However, it’s wise to stay updated on any changes to the application timeline.

You can find the latest information on the Gauteng Provincial Treasury website or by contacting the Bursary Unit directly.

To apply, you’ll need to complete the official bursary application form available on the website and submit it along with the following supporting documents:

1. Certified copy of your ID
2. Certified copy of your Matric certificate
3. Proof of acceptance letter from a public university in South Africa for your chosen field of study
4. Latest academic record
5. Completed motivation letter explaining your reasons for applying for the bursary
6. Principal’s recommendation letter
7. Proof of income for your household (if applicable)

All applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] with “Gauteng Treasury Bursary 2024” as the email subject line.

Your application must be complete and submitted before the closing date, note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a South African citizen.
2. Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric at a no-fee school within Gauteng Province.
3. Intend to study full-time towards a qualification listed above in the next academic year.
4. Be accepted to study at a public institution of higher learning in South Africa.
5. Not be receiving any other bursary funding.
6. Preference is given to students pursuing studies in Finance/Accounting and students living with disabilities.

Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary application is normally 30 November of the year before your intended study year.

For instance, the deadline for the 2024 academic year bursary applications was 30 November, 2023.

For further information regarding the bursary or your application, contact them on 0800 22 88 27.