eThekwini Municipality Student Bursary

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   Confirm the current application window is open by checking the durban.gov.za e-Careers / e-Recruitment portal

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   Create a profile (Sign Up) on the e-Recruitment portal at https://durbangov.graduate.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Login

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   Complete the online bursary application in full, or alternatively collect and submit a manual application form at the eThekwini Municipal Academy, 11th Floor Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban

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   Attach all certified supporting documents, including proof of residence within the eThekwini Municipal area and proof of parent/guardian income

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   Submit the completed application before the published closing date for the cycle

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   Note that late or incomplete applications are not considered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the eThekwini Municipality Student Bursary?

You must be a South African citizen who resides within the eThekwini Municipal area, have completed Matric with strong academic results, and be accepted or registered for full-time undergraduate study at an accredited public South African higher education institution. You must also meet the financial-need criteria (relief-fund household income thresholds are cited around R160,000 for a single student or R200,000 where two or more students are supported). Students with disabilities and underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.

What does the bursary cover?

It is a comprehensive bursary covering tuition fees, accommodation, examination fees and a book allowance, plus a once-off computer allowance in the second year of study. Benefits are subject to compliance with the Municipal Bursary agreement, and a specific rand value is not published.

Which fields of study are supported?

The bursary prioritises scarce-skills and built-environment fields, including civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering, architecture, quantity surveying, town planning, land surveying, property/property development and computer science.

How and when do I apply?

Apply online by creating a profile on the durban.gov.za e-Careers / e-Recruitment portal at https://durbangov.graduate.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Login, or collect and submit a manual form at the eThekwini Municipal Academy, 11th Floor Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. Applications open annually and closing dates vary by cycle (the bursary has closed mid-April in a prior cycle), so confirm the exact 2026/2027 deadline on the official portal. This bursary is distinct from the separately-administered eThekwini Student Relief Fund.