Who can apply for the Cape BOD Bursary?

The bursary is open to Jewish students who are permanent residents of, or reside within, the Western Cape and who are studying or intend to study at a recognised, accredited tertiary institution in the Western Cape. Applicants must be in genuine financial need. It is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in any field of study.

How do I apply and is there an online portal?

There is no online application portal. To apply, eligible students email bursaries@ctjc.co.za to request a copy of the application form, then return it with the required supporting documents. The bursary is administered in-house by the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies through the Cape BOD Bursary Foundation.

How much is the bursary worth?

The value is not publicly disclosed. Funding is provided through donations from individuals, families and trusts, and awards support tertiary and postgraduate study costs. The amount is determined by the Foundation based on the applicant's need and the funding available.

When do applications open and close?

The bursary runs on a recurring annual cycle, with applications historically opening around mid-year and closing in September or October (for example, 30 September in 2020 and 31 October in 2022 and 2023). The 2026/2027 dates had not been officially published at the time of writing, so applicants should email bursaries@ctjc.co.za to confirm the current window.

General

Cape BOD Bursary

Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies (Cape SAJBD) (administered in-house via the Cape BOD Bursary Foundation)

The Cape BOD Bursary is a community-restricted bursary that helps Jewish students living in the Western Cape access tertiary and postgraduate education. Funded through donations from individuals, families and trusts, it provides financial assistance toward the cost of study in any field at a recognised, accredited institution in the Western Cape. The bursary is administered in-house by the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies through its Cape BOD Bursary Foundation, and is open to students in genuine financial need.

Amount: Not publicly disclosed; awards (funded by donations) support tertiary and postgraduate study costs and the value is set by the Foundation based on need and available funding
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Renewable: No

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Eligible Fields of Study

Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies (Cape SAJBD) (administered in-house via the Cape BOD Bursary Foundation) supports students in the following disciplines

Any field of study (undergraduate and postgraduate)

Eligibility Requirements

✓ Must be Jewish
✓ Must be a permanent resident of / reside within the Western Cape province
✓ Must be studying or intend to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (university, technical college or similar) in the Western Cape
✓ Must be in genuine financial need
✓ Must provide an ID document, recent study results, proof of residence, and parents'/guardians' proof of income

What's Included

✓ Financial assistance toward undergraduate and postgraduate tertiary studies
✓ Open to any field of study
✓ Available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students
✓ Funded through community donations and does not need to be repaid

How to Apply

Steps to complete your Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies (Cape SAJBD) (administered in-house via the Cape BOD Bursary Foundation) bursary application

1
Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (Jewish, resident in the Western Cape, studying or intending to study in the Western Cape, and in financial need)
2
Email bursaries@ctjc.co.za to request a copy of the application form (there is no online application portal)
3
Complete the application form in full
4
Gather your supporting documents: ID document, recent study results, proof of residence, and parents'/guardians' proof of income
5
Submit the completed form and supporting documents by the closing date (historically end of September/October; confirm the current 2026 window by email)

Required Documents

📄 Copy of your ID document
📄 Recent study results / academic record
📄 Proof of residence in the Western Cape
📄 Parents'/guardians' proof of income
📄 Completed Cape BOD Bursary application form

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the Cape BOD Bursary?: The bursary is open to Jewish students who are permanent residents of, or reside within, the Western Cape and who are studying or intend to study at a recognised, accredited tertiary institution in the Western Cape. Applicants must be in genuine financial need. It is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in any field of study.
How do I apply and is there an online portal?: There is no online application portal. To apply, eligible students email bursaries@ctjc.co.za to request a copy of the application form, then return it with the required supporting documents. The bursary is administered in-house by the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies through the Cape BOD Bursary Foundation.
How much is the bursary worth?: The value is not publicly disclosed. Funding is provided through donations from individuals, families and trusts, and awards support tertiary and postgraduate study costs. The amount is determined by the Foundation based on the applicant's need and the funding available.
When do applications open and close?: The bursary runs on a recurring annual cycle, with applications historically opening around mid-year and closing in September or October (for example, 30 September in 2020 and 31 October in 2022 and 2023). The 2026/2027 dates had not been officially published at the time of writing, so applicants should email bursaries@ctjc.co.za to confirm the current window.

Ready to apply?

Applications close on 30 September 2025

Apply on Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies (Cape SAJBD) (administered in-house via the Cape BOD Bursary Foundation)'s official site

Need help? Contact Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies (Cape SAJBD) (administered in-house via the Cape BOD Bursary Foundation):

Email: bursaries@ctjc.co.za

Phone: 021 464 6700

Information verified 2025-09-30. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.

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