KZN COGTA Bursary

Fields of study

• Anthropology
• Auditing
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Disaster Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Geographical Information Systems (Cartography, Geography, and Remote Sensing)
• Information Technology
• Land Surveying
• Law
• Quantity Surveying
• Risk Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Valuation

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within KwaZulu-Natal province
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree within one of the aforementioned fields of study
• You be studying or provisionally accepted/ accepted to study at a public tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal (bursaries may be awarded for studies outside of KZN if the qualification is not available at a tertiary institutions in KwaZulu-Natal or you were not accepted to study at a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal)
• Candidates living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Accommodation
• Meals
• A stipend

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if already studying (this must show marks, symbols and examination percentages) (certified copy)
• Proof of registration / acceptance letter from institution of higher learning / proof of CAO application
• Proof of non-acceptance by tertiary institutions within KZN (if applying for studies outside of KZN) (on institutions letterhead)
• Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians income and expenditure statement
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit or letter from the Department of Labor if unemployed)
• Proof of residence
• Motivational letter stating why you deserve the bursary award and your personal circumstances (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

   Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: – Post: The Bursary Unit Human Capital Development Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X9078 Pietermaritzburg 3200
   – Hand delivery: Natalia Building 330 Langalibalele Street Pietermaritzburg 3201

   Download and complete the KZN COGTA Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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

• Phone 033 260 8267
• Phone 033 260 8268

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

About KZN COGTA

KwaZulu-Natal COGTA supports municipalities and traditional leadership institutions across the province.