KZN Provincial Government Bursaries South Africa 2025

KZN Provincial Government Bursaries South Africa 2025 – 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursaries South Africa 2025 – 2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY – KWAZULU-NATAL GOVERNMENT

KZN Provincial Government Bursaries South Africa | KwaZulu-Natal (or “KZN”) was formed in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu merged with the Natal Province. The province has the 2nd largest population in the country, its largest city is Durban and its capital is Pietermaritzburg.

The Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Government consists of the following departments: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Department of Arts and Culture; Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs; Department of Community Safety and Liaison; Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs; Department of Education; Department of Health; Department of Human Settlements; Department of Provincial Treasury; Department of Public Works; Department of Social Development; Department of Sport and Recreation; Department of Transport

ABOUT THE KWAZULU-NATAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Provincial Government is offering bursaries for the 2025 academic year to support students residing within the province. These bursaries aim to promote education in fields that are critical to the region’s development.

Fields of Study Covered:

Bursaries are available for undergraduate studies in the following disciplines:

Department of Human Settlements:
- Construction Studies/Management
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:
- Agricultural Engineering (BSc)
- Industrial Engineering (National Diploma)
- Veterinary Technology (National Diploma)
- Veterinary Science (BVSc)
Department of Transport:
- Civil Engineering (BSc)
- Transport and Logistics (Degree)
- Transport Economics (Degree)
- Marine Engineering (BSc)
- Maritime Studies (Degree)

Bursary Coverage:

The bursary provides financial assistance for:

Tuition fees
Accommodation
Meals or a stipend
Prescribed textbooks (where necessary)

Recipients are required to enter into a contract with the KZN government, committing to serve the relevant department for a duration equal to the period of study funded.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be between 18 and 35 years old
Reside within the KwaZulu-Natal province
Have completed Matric
Be studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the specified fields in 2025
Be accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognized public tertiary institution in South Africa
Preference is given to students pursuing studies within KwaZulu-Natal
Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Application Process:

Application forms can be obtained from:

Operation Sukuma Sakhe War Rooms
Department of Education District Offices
Student Funding Offices at institutions of higher learning
Local Municipalities
Libraries

Submit the completed application form along with certified copies of the following supporting documents:

ID document
Matric certificate
Most recent academic results or transcripts
Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution
ID documents or death certificates of parents or guardians
Proof of household income and expenses
Proof of residence in KwaZulu-Natal
Profiling certificate (if applicable)

Applications must be submitted to the following locations:
Department of Human Settlements:

Post: The Director, Organisational Development, Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000
OR
Hand delivery: The Director, Organisational Development, 14th Floor, Eagle Building, 353-363 Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:

Post: The Director, Human Resource Development, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9059, Pietermaritsburg, 3200
OR
Hand delivery: R103 Cedara Off-Ramp, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pietermaritsburg

Department of Transport:

Post: The Bursary Section, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritsburg, 3200
OR
Hand delivery: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumalo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritsburg

Application Deadline:

The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025. If you do not receive feedback within four months of this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For more detailed information, please contact KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursary.

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Government directly:
Department of Human Settlements:
Contact people: Mrs CA Govender (Tel: 031 336 5173) / Ms MP Phama (Tel: 031 336 5195) / Ms X Bhengu (Tel: 031 336 5380) / Ms T Hlophe (Tel: 031 319 3700)

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:
Contact people: Mr TE Majola (Tel: 033 343 8022 or Mobile: 076 940 9526) / Mrs Z Mthembu (Tel: 035 780 6727 / Mobile: 064 305 8019) / Ms NNT Khambula (Tel: 033 355 9272 / Mobile: 076 937 7373)

Department of Transport:
Contact people: Nomasonto Gwananda (Tel: 033 355 8828) / Nokwabelwa Ngcobo (Tel: 033 355 8084)

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