​Staff Writer
Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) bursary applications for the 2023 academic year are open.
GCRA is responsible for building a pool of skilled, capable and ethical workforce for the Gauteng City Region
The bursary programme is open to all qualifying youth, with particular preference given to youth from Gauteng, who wish to study for an undergraduate and/or post-graduate programme at an accredited and registered Post School Education and Training institution in South Africa.
The bursary covers the full cost of the study, with conditions, as stipulated in the bursary contract.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane announced that this year's application system is zero-rated, meaning no data will be required for applicants to access and navigate through the system.
"Applicants must ensure that they meet the key requirements and upload all the necessary documents for their application to be considered. 
"We implore young people who meet the criteria to apply for the GCRA Bursary as it is an amazing opportunity to further your studies without having to worry about finances," said Chiloane.
Key requirements when applying for the GCRA Bursary are:
Certified SA ID copy
Proof of Gauteng residence (water and electricity bill from the municipality or letter from the ward councillor)
Certified statement of results
Academic record (only for current undergraduate in 2nd year, 3rd year, etc. and postgraduate students)
Certified copies of parents/guardians ID copies (death certificate in case of deceased parent/s)
For single parent households, please provide an affidavit done by the responsible parent/guardian
Certified proof of both parents/guardians payslips (if unemployed, provide affidavit proving unemployment or SASSA letter)
Motivational letter written by applicant
Proof of acceptance/registration from higher education institution
Disability/medical report if applicable
All documents must be certified (not older than 3 months) and be uploaded in PDF format.
Candidates will be required to choose from three different bursary types:
Top Achiever
Top 3 Non-Fee Paying Schools
LSEN
If candidates do not fall under any of these categories, then they must choose between the following two categories:
Financial Assistance
Renewals/Reinstatement (only regarded as Renewal if a candidate is continuing with their undergraduate qualification, Masters or PhD)
To apply, candidates must register online at: https://gcrabursary.gauteng.gov.za  with a valid email address, which will be used as a username.
Applications close on 28 February 2023.