Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary

Who can apply

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the Western Cape province
• You must be between the ages of 17 and 35 years old
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent year of study (at high school or university)
• You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding
• Postgraduate students: you must have completed a Bachelors degree in at least one of the fields listed above
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Western Cape Provincial Treasury - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY BURSARY COVER?

The Western Cape Provincial Treasury is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Western Cape province, who are passionate about making a change in society. Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate or postgraduate studies in these fields:

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Built Environment and Project Management (preferably Construction Economics/ Management; Population Studies; Transport Economics or related courses)
• Data Science
• Economics
• Finance
• Information Sciences
• Statistics
• Supply Chain Management

The bursary programme was established in 2008 as a way to help disadvantaged students fund their studies, and thereby equip students with skills that are required in the job force.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted - if you not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your bursary application not being considered):

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary Application 2027

Applicants are required to register an account before they can login and apply.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Western Cape Provincial Treasury bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory - if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Grade 11 November results and Matric June results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Full tertiary academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
• Degree certificate, if already obtained (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copies)
• Motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of residential address in the Western Cape

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted - please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Western Cape Provincial Treasury directly:Tel: 021 483 4823 / 021 483 6127Email: [email protected]

WHAT DOES THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY DO?

The Western Cape Government is responsible for delivering public services, implementing provincial legislation and supporting the development and wellbeing of communities across the Western Cape. It works closely with municipalities and the national government to ensure residents can access essential services, facilities and relevant public information.

The Western Cape Provincial Treasury plays an important role in managing and strengthening the province’s public finances. It provides strategic financial leadership to provincial departments and supports sound financial management, accountability and effective oversight. Through improved public-sector financial capacity and collaboration with government stakeholders, the Treasury aims to promote responsible use of public resources and contribute to better service delivery and positive socio-economic outcomes for the people of the Western Cape.

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