The Gauteng Department of Education invites students who completed matric to apply for the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) bursary for this year’s academic year.
The closing date is 31 March 2021, ID, proof of residence will be required when applying and only online application will be accepted. The GCRA bursary program is open to all applicants qualifying, for the youth that wishes to study for an undergraduate or post-graduate at any institution that is registered.
The bursary covers full costs of the chosen course with conditions, as it will be stipulated in the contract. According to the department, top achievers from schools in Gauteng, the top three learners from non-paying schools and top three learners with special education needs. Schools in Gauteng automatically qualify for the bursary but must complete the application online.
To qualify for this bursary, students must be South Africans who reside in Gauteng and must be between the ages of 18-35.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Copy of S.A ID copy ( certified).
Proof of residence.
Matric certificate (certified).
Proof of income or affidavit.
Letter of motivation (not more than two pages).
Proof of registration or acceptance letter from PSET institution.
Disability or medical report (where applicable).
Online applications are available at: https://gcrabursary. gauteng. gov.za.
For more info, contact 0800000789 or 0113550000 or email: gdeinfo@gauteng.gov.za
By Zoleka Batsha
