KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursary 2025
Provided by:KwaZulu-Natal Government
Description
The KwaZulu-Natal Government is offering a bursary program for the 2025 academic year, aimed at students residing in the KwaZulu-Natal province. This initiative covers a variety of fields, primarily within engineering and agriculture. Key fields of study include Construction Studies, Agricultural Engineering, and Civil Engineering, among others. The bursary provides comprehensive financial support, including tuition fees, meals, accommodation, and textbooks. Additionally, successful bursars will enter into a contract with the KZN government to ensure they serve the relevant department for a duration equal to their study period. Applicants must meet several eligibility criteria, including age restrictions, residency, and a commitment to full-time undergraduate studies at recognized South African institutions. The program encourages applications from youth with disabilities and specifies a clear closing date of February 28, 2025, after which late submissions will not be considered. Interested candidates can obtain application forms from various locations like education districts and municipal offices, along with a list of required documentation to be submitted for their application to be deemed valid.
Funding & Program Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
- Age between 18 and 35 years old
- Reside within the KwaZulu-Natal province
- Completed Matric
- Studying or intend to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in the listed fields in 2025
- Accepted to study at a recognised public tertiary institution
- Preference for students pursuing studies in KwaZulu-Natal
- Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Required Documents
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent results/transcripts (certified copy)
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Proof of household income and expenses
- Proof of residence in KwaZulu-Natal (from a ward councillor)
- Profiling certificate, if applicable (certified copy)