The Gauteng City-Region Academy (GCRA) is a branch of the Gauteng Department of Education that aims to promote skills development in Gauteng, South Africa. This is done through the establishment of leaderships, internships, bursaries (GCRA bursary), skills programs, and career guidance programs. The Gauteng youth, business sectors, and Gauteng government employees are the major beneficiaries of the GCRA.
The GCRA has developed an Unemployment database in order to identify participants for development programs. The employment opportunities will come from Gauteng Provincial Government departments, municipalities, government agencies, and the private sectors. Interviews, as well as other application procedures and results, will be used as a basis for program selection. The aim is to build a skilled, capable and ethical workforce for the region.
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Benefit from Gauteng Academy Bursary
GCRA is offering financial assistance to students who want to continue their education but lack the resources to cover the cost of study. The GCRA bursary program is intended for both undergraduate students and those in post-graduate studies who reside within the province of Gauteng. Students can be in any field of study. As long as they meet the eligibility requirements (detailed in the next section), they can apply for the bursary funding.
Once awarded, the bursary will cover the following expenses:
Registration fees
Tuition fees
Accommodation cost
Books
Laptop
Those staying in residence will receive a maximum amount of R 65,000. Students residing off-campus or in private accommodation will receive a maximum of R 47,000. GCRA will calculate the final amount each bursar will receive.
Shortlisted candidates will get notification regarding their selection within 3 to 4 weeks of the closing date. If you didn’t receive an email or phone call by then, consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Eligibility Required for Gauteng Academy Bursary
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 do not get consideration. Therefore, always cross-check before applying.
The eligibility requirements for Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary 2022 are:
Firstly, 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
Additionally, Must have completed Matriculation
Students on an undergraduate program 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 an institution of higher learning
Must have a strong academic record
Not everyone fulfilling the above criteria gets selection. The applicants who meet the following criteria will get preference over others and will automatically get selection:
Top achiever at their school in Gauteng
Belong to the top three learners if studying at a no-fee paying government school in Gauteng
Belong to the top three learners if studying at an LSEN (Learners with Special Education Needs) school in Gauteng.
Application Details of Gauteng Academy Bursary
To apply for the Gauteng City-Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary 2022, you must complete the application process. It is a simple, online process. While it’s simple, you need to be diligent and attentive while completing the steps. Incomplete or erroneous submissions get rejection without further consideration.
GCRA bursary online application form is available for the applicants at https://gcrabursary.gauteng.gov.za/
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Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.
Specifications
Type of Opportunity Scholarships and Fellowships
Deadline 28 February,2022
Country South Africa
Open to All South African
Organizer [email protected]
