Gauteng City-Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary South Africa South Africa 2023, read full Application Process and Requirements below.
We are pleased to inform you about Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary South Africa South Africa Incorporated Bursary South Africa 2023.
ABOUT THE COMPANY – GCRA
The Gauteng City-Region Academy (GCRA) is a branch of the Gauteng Department of Education, a sector of the South African government which is responsible for skill development within the Province. The GCRA helps develop skills of students within the province, by way of facilitation and coordination of bursaries, internships, leadership and career guidance programs.
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ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Gauteng City-Region Academy (GCRA) will be awarding bursaries to students who reside within the Gauteng province, for ANY field of study.
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees and prescribed textbooks up to a certain amount.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Reside within Gauteng province
- Between 18 to 35 years old
- Completed Matric
- Currently unemployed
- Studying or have been accepted to study full-time at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution (including Universities, Universities of Technology and TVETs)
Students who meet either of the following 3 criteria will automatically qualify for the bursary (but they must still submit an application):
- Top achievers at a Gauteng-based school
- Top 3 learners from no-fee paying Gauteng-based school
- Top 3 learners from Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN) Gauteng-based school
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Applications must be done online at https://gcra.gautengfunding.co.za
You will be required to register an account (https://gcra.digitalportal.co.za/student-register) before you can log in and apply (https://gcra.digitalportal.co.za/login)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
1st-year students:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance to study at a recognized tertiary institution (on tertiary letterhead)
- Proof of address (Water and Electricity bill/ stamped ward councilors letter/ letter from traditional authority if in a rural area)
- Motivational letter (explaining why you require and deserve to be awarded the bursary: max 2 pages)
- Disability/ medical report if disabled
Senior students:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record (on tertiary letterhead)
- Proof of acceptance to study at a recognized tertiary institution (on tertiary letterhead)
- Proof of address (Water and Electricity bill/ stamped ward councilors letter/ letter from traditional authority if in a rural area)
- Motivational letter (explaining why you require and deserve to be awarded the bursary: max 2 pages)
- Disability/ medical report if disabled
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact the Gauteng City-Region Academy directly:
Tel: 011 556 9000
Email: gcracommunications@gauteng.gov.za / gdeinfo@gauteng.gov.za
