Are you a student residing in the Western Cape, passionate about contributing to your province’s future, and seeking financial support for your tertiary education?
If so, the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary might be the perfect opportunity for you.
This bursary program is offered by the Provincial Treasury and works hard to encourage outstanding individuals from struggling backgrounds to pursue studies in fields that align with the Western Cape’s economic and social development goals.
About the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary offers monetary help to eligible students enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies in specific fields that can promote the province’s growth and development.
These fields include, but are not limited to:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Economics
- Public Administration
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Education (specifically Mathematics and Science)
- Health Sciences (specific to priority areas identified by the Western Cape Department of Health)
Through this sponsorship program, the bursary program hopes to address skills shortages, train talent within the province, and generally boost the Western Cape’s economic and social well-being.
Application Form for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary
The application process for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary can be accessed through the Western Cape Government website .
Please take note that online applications are currently closed, as the deadline for the 2024 intake has passed.
But to stay alert, I recommend that you bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates on the next application cycle.
Once the application window is open, you can create an account on the portal, access the application form and complete it through the online portal.
While you wait, gather all these necessary supporting documents:
- Certified copies of your academic transcripts
- Proof of South African citizenship and Western Cape residency
- Financial statements demonstrating your need for financial aid
- A detailed motivation letter outlining your career aspirations and how your studies align with the bursary’s objectives
Remember to submit your completed application and supporting documents before the official closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary Eligibility Requirements
For the province to consider an applicant eligible for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary, they must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen and permanent resident of the Western Cape.
- Be between 17 and 35 years old at the time of application.
- Have obtained an average of 65% or higher for the previous year of study at high school or university.
- Not be in receipt of any other bursaries or state funding (except NSFAS, if applicable).
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be committed to serving the Western Cape upon completion of your studies.
Applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary Closing Date
As mentioned earlier, the application window for the 2024 intake has closed.
The next application cycle will likely open in January 2025, and the specific closing date will be announced on the Western Cape Government website and this platform.
So make sure to stay updated on the latest information to avoid missing out on this valuable opportunity.
If you still have any inquiries to make about the Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary, you can contact the Provincial Treasury Department at 021 483 4823 / 021 483 6127 or email: [email protected].