Eastern Cape Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Bursary South Africa 2025 – 2026
ABOUT THE BURSAR
The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) of the Eastern Cape are part of the provincial government that aims to develop and grow the economy within the province.
ABOUT THE BURSARY
Bursaries will be awarded to students within the following fields of study: Economics (BCom), Environment (BSc) and Tourism, more specifically, the following:
Bachelor of Commerce:
- Consumer Law Protection
- Development of Economics
- Development Studies
- Economics and Econometrics
- Economics and Law
- Economics and Politics
- Economics and Public Finance
- Economics and Statistics
- Economics of Tourism
Bachelor of Science:
- Animal, Plant and Environmental Studies
- Coastal Management
- Economic and Development of Geography
- Environmental and Geographic Studies
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Science and Management
- Geography of Tourism
- Marine Management
- Tourism Development
Other:
- Applied Social Sciences
- Communication
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Psychology
- Public Administration and Management
The bursary will cover the following expenses: tuition, prescribed study material, accommodation and meals (up to a certain amount).
Once students have graduated, they will be required to intern for the department for one year.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- South African citizen,
- 35 years old or younger,
- Reside in the Eastern Cape,
- Proven financial need (earning no more than R5000/annum),
- Students that have completed Matric must have achieved a minimum overall “C” symbol,
*Preference will be given to students from rural and impoverished areas.
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms can be collected at your nearest DEDEAT regional office or the DEDEAT Head office (addresses below), between June and September annually.
- Amathole Regional Office
Alderwood House
Palm Square Business Park
Beacon Bay
East London
- Alfred Nzo Regional Office
100 Main Street
Kokstad
- Cacadu Regional Office
C/O Belmont Terrace | Castle Hill
Central
Port Elizabeth
- Chris Hani Regional Office
Block E, Komani Park Offices
Queenstown
- O.R. Tambo Regional Office
Cnr Owen | Leeds Street
Botha Sigcau Building
5th Floor
Mthatha
- Joe Gqabi Regional Office
10 Smith Street
Aliwal North
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The following supporting documents must accompany your application form:
- ID document (certified copy),
- Passport size photo,
- Matric final results certificate/ June results,
- Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies),
- If you are currently in Matric: a confidential report from the school principal and acceptance letter from a recognised tertiary institution,
- If you are unemployed: Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips),
- If parents/ guardians are unemployed or retired: a certified affidavit confirming this.
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CLOSING DATE
To be confirmed
CONTACT
For any bursary queries, please contact:
- Amathole Regional Office
Mr Zola Hewu
Email: zola.hewu@deaet.ecape.gov.za
Tel: 043 707 4000
Fax: 043 748 2060
- Alfred Nzo Regional Office
Mrs Tembakazi Tshefu
Email: thembakazi.tshefu@deaet.ecape.gov.za
Tel: 039 256 0229/ 0234/ 0259
Fax: 039 256 0249/ 0665
- Cacadu Regional Office
Mr Leon Els
Email: leon.els@deaet.ecape.gov.za
Tel: 041 508 5808/00
Fax: 041 508 5867
- Chris Hani Regional Office
Mr Cira Ngetu
Email: cira.ngetu@deaet.ecape.gov.za
Tel: 045 808 4000
Fax: 045 838 3981
- O.R. Tambo Regional Office
Mr Sizakele Gabula
Email: sizakele.gabula@deaet.ecape.gov.za
Tel: 047 531 1191
Fax: 047 531 887
- Joe Gqabi Regional Office
Mr Mzukisi Mboto
Email: mzukisi.mboto@dedea.gov.za
Tel: 051 633 2901
Fax: 051 633 3117
