Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background or rural community
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Have achieved the following minimum results in Matric NSC finals
  • BSc students: a minimum of level 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics and Physical Science/ Geography
  • Bachelors degree students: a minimum of level 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics and Physical
  • Science
  • Diploma students: a minimum of level 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics and Physical
  • Science
• Not be a staff member of the department

What the bursary covers

• Tuition
• Accommodation
• Books
• Meals
• Living allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Recent academic transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of university registration/ acceptance
• Proof of address

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • DLRRD Bursary Application 2027
   • DLRRD Bursary Application 2027 (option 2)

   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Email application – download and complete the: DLRRD Bursary Application 2027 (.pdf) Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “DLRRD Bursary Application 2027” in the email subject line).

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 060) 972 8820
• Phone 012) 312 8352
• Phone 082) 827 6245
• Phone 012) 312 8337

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) drives land reform and rural development.