Apply for the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA): Bursaries 2023
Closing Date: 23 February 2023
Location: South Africa
How to apply?
Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.
Applications must be submitted online at: GCRA Bursary Application 2023
The application process will include the following steps:
Step 1: Personal Profile, including: personal information, address and contact information, Matric final results and details, and parent or guardian details.
Step 2: tertiary institution results and details, information about any other sponsors, uploading supporting documentation and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
If you are unsure which type of bursary to apply for, please note the following:
- New Intake means you applying to the GCRA bursary for the first time
- Renewal means you were funded by the GCRA bursary in the previous year, and you are now reapplying
- Reinstatement means your bursary was suspended and you have now satisfied the conditions to have your bursary reinstated
- Top Achievers means you are one of the top Achiever within Gauteng
- Top 3 Achiever means you attended a no fee paying school
- Top 3 in LSEN (learners with special educational needs) Schools
- MEC/HOD Discretion means the MEC/HOD advised you to apply for a bursary
- Veteran Discretion means you are a child of a Military Veteran
- Financial Assistance means you have finance, but require assistance
- Top Ups means you have an existing bursary, but need additional funding
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a recognised PSET institution/ institution of higher learning (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of address in Gauteng (Water and Electricity bill/ stamped ward councilors letter/ letter from traditional authority if in a rural area)
- Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary (maximum 2 pages) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
- Disability or medical report if disabled
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)(certified copy)
- Proof of any other bursaries you are currently receiving, if applicable
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 to 4 weeks after the application closing date – if you do not receive any feedback 4 weeks after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
