KZN Provincial Government Bursaries South Africa

ABOUT THE BURSAR

The KwaZulu-Natal are offering bursary awards within various fields of study through 4 of their departments. The bursary will cover the following expenses: tuition, accommodation, prescribed textbooks, meals or a meal allowance.

ABOUT THE BURSARY

Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study:
Dept of Art and Culture
National Diploma in:

Performing and non Performing Arts
Drama
Practical Music
Popular Music
Jazz
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Jewellery Design
Anthropology
Archival Studies
Languages

Dept of Public Works

Bsc Civil Engineering
Bsc Electrical Engineering
Bsc Quantity Surveyor (with Honours degree in Construction Project Managements)
BSc Mechanical Engineering
National Diploma: Construction Management

Dept of Transport

BSc Civil Engineering
B Tech Civil Engineering Technologist
National Diploma: Public Transportation Management
National Diploma: Transportation Economics

Office of The Premier
Degree/ National Diploma in:

Artisan qualifications
Aviation related studies
Engineering related qualifications
Engineering qualification (with focus on water & energy)
Emergency Medical Care
Maritime studies

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

South African citizen,
KwaZulu-Natal resident,
Between 18 and 35 years old,
Completed Matric,
Provisionally accepted to study/ currently studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution in one of the aforementioned fields of study,
Studying/ intend to study full-time.

*Preference will be given to student who are studying/ intend on studying at a tertiary institution within KZN.

HOW TO APPLY

Download and complete the KZN Provincial Government Bursary Application Form (pdf).

Please note: this application form applies to all departments – please be sure to note which department you are applying to on the first page.
The following items should accompany your complete application form:

ID document (certified copy),
Matric certificate (certified copy),
Statement of latest results (certified copy),
Official study record (certified copy),
Proof of acceptance/ registration from tertiary institution OR admission requirements if not yet accepted,
Curriculum outline from tertiary institution (incl. subjects and years to complete),
Tuition fees to complete the qualification on the tertiary institution letterhead,
A study plan explaining how you will complete the qualification over the bursary period,
Motivation letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary,
Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies),
Parents/ guardians statement of income and expenses,
Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips/ pension receipt/ proof of unemployment from Dept of Labour/ certified death certificate).

Complete application forms and supporting documents must be submitted:
Dept of Art and Culture
The Bursary Unit, Department of Arts and Culture, 171 Boshoff Street, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201

Dept of Public Works
The Bursary Unit, Department of Public Works, P / B X9041, PIETERMARITBURG, 3200
The Bursary Unit, Department of Human Settlements PBX54367, DURBAN, 4000

Dept of Transport
The Bursary Unit, Department of Transport, Private Bag X9043, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3200

Office of The Premier
The Bursary Unit, Office of the Premier, PB X9037, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3200

CONTACT

For any bursary queries, please contact the government department that you are applying to:
Dept of Art and Culture
Mr Mzamo Ndlovu, Tel: 033 341 3629
Mr Ndumiso Hlongwa, Tel: 033 241 3630

Dept of Public Works
Ms JT Khabanyane, Tel: 033 260 4174/ 4131/ 4157/ 5180

Dept of Transport
Ms N Khanyile, Tel: 033 355 8828
Ms S Sibisi, Tel: 033 355 8794

Office of The Premier
Mrs T Njakazi, Tel: 033 395 2978
Ms BM Moshoeshoe, Tel: 033 395 2652