The published 2027 call is for Cape Town residents registered or provisionally accepted for full-time study at an accredited South African institution, including TVET colleges. Applicants may not already hold another form of financial assistance such as NSFAS, Grade 12 applicants need at least a 65% mid-year average, and the qualification must fall within the City's advertised scarce-skills list.
What it covered
Funding and eligible study
Registration, tuition or class and examination fees, with capped study-aid, transport and meal allowances under the published City scheme.
What to do now
Use the live municipal notice
Check the official City notice immediately. If it is still on or before 31 August 2026, download the 2027 form and submit it with the listed evidence to external.bursaries@capetown.gov.za or a named City walk-in centre. After the deadline, do not send a late application; recheck the next annual call.
The current City notice published on 17 August 2026 gives 31 August 2026 as the closing date. Always use the latest official notice because an older City Connect rendering displayed an earlier date.
Check the date firstPublished deadline passed · 2026-08-31. Do not submit an old form after its closing time.
Prove local residenceUse only the proof specified by the current municipality notice; a ward letter and a municipal account are not always interchangeable.
Prepare the exact evidenceCheck the current call for identity, income, academic, acceptance, registration and institution requirements before sending anything.
Submit only to the official channelKeep a private copy of the form and delivery proof. Never send an OTP, password or banking PIN.
Direct answers
City of Cape Town External Bursary 2027 questions
Who could apply for City of Cape Town External Bursary 2027?
The published 2027 call is for Cape Town residents registered or provisionally accepted for full-time study at an accredited South African institution, including TVET colleges. Applicants may not already hold another form of financial assistance such as NSFAS, Grade 12 applicants need at least a 65% mid-year average, and the qualification must fall within the City's advertised scarce-skills list.
What did City of Cape Town External Bursary 2027 cover?
Registration, tuition or class and examination fees, with capped study-aid, transport and meal allowances under the published City scheme.
Can I apply for City of Cape Town External Bursary 2027 now?
Published deadline passed · 2026-08-31. Check the official City notice immediately. If it is still on or before 31 August 2026, download the 2027 form and submit it with the listed evidence to external.bursaries@capetown.gov.za or a named City walk-in centre. After the deadline, do not send a late application; recheck the next annual call.