Department of Transport UNISA Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

The Department of Transportation is responsible for the safe and timely distribution of people and goods throughout the country and is lead by political head Fikile Mbalula and his deputy is Sindisiwe Chikunga.

The Department has an exclusive responsibility for both international and national airports, railways, national roads, and marine transport. These objectives are further backed up by the Department’s vision to, “Transport, the Heartbeat of South Africa’s Economic Growth and Social Development.” Its mission is to create efficient integrated transport systems by establishing a framework of strong regulations and policies. This will allow the Department of Transport to create models that will enhance government strategies, leading to social, economic and international growth.
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Department of Transport, partnered with UNISA, is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

The programme aims to aid candidates in achieving their academic and tertiary goals within the Transport sector and will fund studies at UNISA, within the following fields:
Undergraduate studies:

  • Civil Engineering (Advanced Diploma)
  • Civil Engineering (Diploma)
  • Logistics (BCom)
  • Transportation Economics (BCom)

Postgraduate studies:

  • Logistics (Honours)
  • Transport Economics (Honours)

 

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MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, RENEWAL & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and prescribed textbooks.

The bursary will NOT fund failed modules or modules which have to be repeated. The bursary will also NOT fund existing loans or debts.

Bursar recipients must reapply for funding each year. The bursary award may be cancelled if the bursary recipient fails their studies.

Candidates will be selected by the selection committee, and will be informed of the outcome of their application via their myLife email account.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Department of Transport Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must NOT be older than 35 years old
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying at UNISA
  • You must be registered to study towards one of the qualifications listed above, at undergraduate or postgraduate level (NQF level 6 to 8)
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 50% in your previous year of study
  • You must have passed a minimum of 50% of registered/ funded modules (if you are a returning bursary recipient)
  • You must be unemployed

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT BURSARY

Download and complete the Department of Transport Bursary Application Form 2023 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Department of Transport bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (if applicable)
  • Latest academic transcript/ record on official letterhead with university logo, if already studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of income for person responsible for your needs (parent/ guardian)

Note: all certified copies must be no older than 6 months.
 

Applications must be submitted via your myLife email account, by email to: makgarc@unisa.ac.za
(Insert the words “Department of Transport Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT BURSARY

3 February 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact UNISA directly:
Contact Person: Ms Makgae
Email: makgarc@unisa.ac.za
 

Please do NOT contact UNISA or the Department of Transport if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in January 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.