Department of Tourism Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting/ Financial Accounting/ Management Accounting
• Bachelor of Law
• ​​Business Analytics
• Communications/ Communication Science/ Communication Design/ Graphic Design/ Strategic Communication
• ​Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Software Development
• ​Construction Management
• ​Data Sciences/ Data Analytics
• Development Studies
• Digital Transformation
• Economics
• Facility Management/ Property Management and Development
• ​Forensic Auditing/ Internal Auditing/ Information Systems Auditing
• ​Humanities (Social Sciences)
• ​Industrial/ Organisational Psychology
• ​Information and Knowledge Management
• ​Management Services/ Operations Management/ Work study/ Organisational Development
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Public Administration/ Business Administration
• Risk Management
• Statistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Tourism Management

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying full-time towards a Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Not be employed by the Department of Tourism

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent academic records/ transcripts (certified copy)
• Proof of registration at a tertiary institution (certified copy)
• Proof of parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
• Motivational letter supporting your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   – Post: Tourism House Private Bag X424 Pretoria 0001 (For attention: Skills Development)
   – Hand delivery: Tourism House 17 Trevenna Street Sunnyside 0002 (For attention: Skills Development)

   Download and complete the Department of Tourism Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

   Alternatively, hard copy application forms can be collected from the reception of the Department of Tourism.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around March. 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 012 444 6166
• Phone 012 444 6174

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

About Department of Tourism

The national Department of Tourism develops and promotes tourism in and to South Africa.