iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be a verifiable member of either: The Land Claimants Communities from iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority (Sokhulu, Bhangazi, Dukuduku, Western Shores, Mdletsheni, Makhasa, Mnqobokazi, Nside, Ngwenya, Jobe, Mabaso, Emandleni, (Mbila) and Triangle (Mbila), and Coastal Reserves); OR be a resident of areas of Mkhanyakude District Municipality that are close to iSimangaliso Wetland Park or the Mfolozi Local Municipality particularly in the Sokhulu area
• Intend on studying towards a qualification within the Conservation, Tourism or a related discipline
• Entering your 1st year of study in 2026
• Be accepted to study at one the following institutions: University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Zululand, Mangosuthu University of Technology and Durban University of Technology
• Have applied for NSFAS bursary, or have confirmation that you have been awarded a NSFAS bursary
• Have a passion for nature

What the bursary covers

• Laptops
• Data
• Travel expenses
• Meals

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Proof of NSFAS bursary application
• Proof of registration or acceptance to UKZN, UniZulu, MUT or DUT
• Proof of residence
• If you are a member of a land claimant community: official letter from the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of your land claim Trust confirming that you are a member of the land claim community
• If you are a member of iSimangaliso neighbouring communities: official letter from your local leader / councillor confirming that you are from the area and the length of time you have been living there

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
   iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 035 590 1633

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

About iSimangaliso Wetland Park

iSimangaliso Wetland Park, formerly the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern KwaZulu-Natal.