GCRA Allowance

With GCRA Allowance, a maximum of R 65,000 will be given to those remaining in residence. The maximum award for students living off-campus or in private housing is R47,000 per year. The total amount that each bursary will get will be determined by GCRA.

GCRA Bursary Requirements and Eligibility

To be selected for the bursary award, you must fulfill the eligibility criteria. Since there are a limited number of bursaries on offer, GCRA cannot award them to everyone who’s applying. The criteria are in place to select the appropriate candidates. Applicants that do not meet all of the requirements will not be considered. Therefore, always cross-check before applying.

The eligibility requirements for Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary 2026 are:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must reside within the Gauteng province
  • Must be between the age of 18 to 35 at the time of applying
  • Must have completed Matriculation
  • Students on an undergraduate programme must be either studying or have registered themselves to study at a PSET (Post School Education and Training) that’s registered and accredited institution
  • Postgrad students must be either studying or have registered themselves to study at a tertiary institution of higher learning towards a postgraduate qualification
  • Must have a strong academic record

Not everyone fulfilling the above criteria will be selected. The applicants who meet the following criteria will get preference over others and will automatically be selected:

  • Top achiever at their school in Gauteng
  • Belong to the top three learners if studying at a no-fee paying schools in Gauteng
  • Belong to the top three learners if studying at an LSEN (Learners with Special Education Needs) government schools in Gauteng

GCRA Contact Details

For any queries related to this GCRA bursary programme, please contact the Gauteng City Region Academy directly:

Email Address: gdeinfo@gauteng.gov.za
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GCRAcademy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcracademy

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