Student funding

GCRA bursary

GCRA bursary: The largest Gauteng Provincial Government bursary scheme for eligible Gauteng youth at registered post-school institutions. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked Gauteng2026 applications closed · deadline
Short answer

GCRA prioritises eligible Gauteng youth and qualifications linked to provincial priority sectors. The live annual notice and portal determine age, residence, academic, income and document requirements.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Approved tuition and study costs under the current GCRA award and bursary agreement.

TVETundergraduatepostgraduateGauteng priority sectors and accredited post-school programmes

What to do

Prepare without using an old form

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Check how this route works2026 applications closed; published deadline 28 February 2026. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Do not submit an old formUse the official provider route to look for a new call. Prepare the listed evidence, but do not send documents until the provider publishes a current application route.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

Gauteng GCRA bursary questions

Who should check Gauteng GCRA bursary?

GCRA prioritises eligible Gauteng youth and qualifications linked to provincial priority sectors. The live annual notice and portal determine age, residence, academic, income and document requirements.

What can Gauteng GCRA bursary pay for?

Approved tuition and study costs under the current GCRA award and bursary agreement.

Is Gauteng GCRA bursary open now?

2026 applications closed. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.