KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary

Who can apply

• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Reside within Kwa-Zulu Natal province
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background and from vulnerable group
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be interested in pursuing an undergraduate qualification within Construction studies
• Have been accepted or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (or in the possession of a CAO application receipt)
• Have a strong academic record
• Students living with disabilities and female students are encouraged to apply

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Proof of registration/ acceptance letter from the institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Motivational Letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians ID document/ death certificates if deceased (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed/ proof of unemployment from the Department of Labour if unemployed/ proof of SASSA payout/ bank statement not older than 3 months)
• Proof of residence in KZN (letter from local leadership or councilor/ utility bill with an affidavit from the South African Police Service (SAPS))

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
   KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application Form 2027

   The Department of Human Settlements 14th Floor, Eagle Building 353-363 Dr Pixley Kaseme St Durban, 4000 (Attention: Mr T.W.Khalishwayo)
   The Department of Human Settlements Human Resource Development Private Bag X54367 Durban, 4000

   Download and complete the KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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 5300
• Phone 031 336 5195
• Phone 031 336 5380

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

About KZN Department of Human Settlements

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements delivers housing and settlement programmes in the province.