KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursary

Fields of study

• Construction Studies

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

• Agricultural Entomology (BSc)
• Agricultural Engineering (BSc)
• Industrial Engineering (National Diploma)
• Veterinary: Bachelors degree
• Veterinary Science (BVSc)

Department of Provincial Treasury

• Accounting: Bachelor’s Degree
• * Students with disabilities: ANY fields related to the department

Department of Transport

• Civil Engineering (BSc)
• Maritime Studies (Bachelors Degree)
• Transport and Logistics (BCom)
• Transport Economics (BCom Honours)
• Urban and Regional Planning (Degree)

Who can apply

• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Reside within the KwaZulu-Natal province
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above, in 2026
• Be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa
• Preference will be given to students who will pursue studies within the KwaZulu-Natal province
• Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent results/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of registration or acceptance/ provisional acceptance at a public institution (on tertiary letterhead)
• Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income and expenses (latest payslips if employed, proof of unemployment from Department of Labour if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable)
• Proof of residence in KwaZulu-Natal (from a ward councillor)
• Profiling certificate, if applicable (certified copy)

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

   See the provider's official website for the application form.

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.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 031 336 5195
• Phone 031 336 5380
• Phone 031 319 3700
• Phone 033 343 8012
• Phone 076 940 9526
• Phone 035 780 6727
• Phone 064 305 8019
• Phone 033 355 9272
• Phone 076 937 7373
• Phone 033 355 8828
• Phone 033 355 8899
• Phone 033 355 8771
• Phone 033 897 4372
• Phone 033 897 4391

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

About KwaZulu-Natal Government

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government runs provincial services in KZN, with its capital in Pietermaritzburg.