WHO IS CITY OF EKURHULENI?
The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is a Category A municipality covers an extensive area from Germiston in the west to Springs and Nigel in the east. The former administrations of the nine towns in the former East Rand were amalgamated into the metropolitan municipality, along with the Khayalami Metropolitan Council and the Eastern Gauteng Services Council. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the province, and the country.
The economy in the region is larger and more diverse than that of many small countries in Africa. It accounts for nearly a quarter of Gauteng's economy, which in turn contributes over a third of the national Gross Domestic Product. Many of the factories for production of goods and commodities are located in Ekurhuleni, often referred to as ‘Africa's Workshop'.
The network of roads, airports, rail lines, telephones, electricity grids and telecommunications found in Ekurhuleni rials that of Europe and America. It can be regarded as the transportation hub of the country. It is home to OR Tambo International Airport; South Africa's largest railway hub; a number of South Africa's modern freeways and expressways; the Maputo Corridor Development; direct rail, road and air links connecting Ekurhuleni to Durban; the Blue IQ projects, with linkages to the City Deep Container terminal; the planned Gautrain rapid rail link to Johannesburg and Pretoria; and the OR Tambo International Airport Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).
BURSARY DESCRIPTION
City of Ekurhuleni is offering an opportunity to deserving and qualifying individuals who are interested in furthering their studies however have no financial muscle.
This bursary is offered to South African citizen, preference will be given to applicants who resides in the City of Ekurhuleni.
BURSARY COVERS
Registration Fees
Tuition Fees
Meals and Accommodation
Books
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
Bursaries are available for various field of studies as listed below. Applicants must be planing or accepted to study at an accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa.
Management Studies
Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science specialising in Quantitative Finance
Financial Accounting: General Accounting
Financial Accounting: Chartered Accountant
Financial Accounting: Accounting with Law
Information Systems
Information Systems and Computer Science
Economics and Finance
Economics and Statistics
Economics with Law
Management Studies
Organisational/Industrial Psychology
Human Resource Management
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Bcom Law
BAcc LLB
Bcom Financial Accounting with Law
Bcom Economics with Law
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science specialising in Quantitative Finance
Financial Accounting: General Accounting
Financial Accounting: Chartered Accountant
Financial Accounting: Accounting with Law
Information Systems
Information Systems and Computer Science
Economics and Finance
Economics and Statistics
Economics with Law
Management Studies
Organisational/Industrial Psychology
Human Resource Management
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Bcom Law
BAcc LLB
Bcom Financial Accounting with Law
Bcom Economics with Law
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a South African citizen
Applicants must have excellent academic record
Applicant must be enrolled or accepted to study at an accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa
Applicants must 35 years or younger
Applicants must have a Previously Advantaged Background
Preference will be give to applicants resides at City of Ekurhuleni
HOW TO APPLY?
Download and complete the Ekurhuleni Municipality Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Applicants must submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:
ID document (certified copy)
Residence permit if applicable (certified copy)
Proof of residence in Ekurhuleni (Municipal account) (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Proof of registration at a tertiary institute (certified copy)
Outstanding study fees
Outstanding municipal accounts
Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA grant if applicable) (certified copies)
Death certificates if parents/ guardians are deceased (certified copies)
Number of siblings studying in your household
Motivational letter
CLOSING DATE
This bursary is now closed, for the reopening of application, please contact City of Ekurhuleni directly on the below details.
CONTACT DETAILS
For any queries related to this bursary:
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
