KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursary South Africa 2023

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – KWAZULU-NATAL GOVERNMENT

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 Provincial Government is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies in ANY field, to students residing within the KwaZulu-Natal province.

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 KwaZulu-Natal government bursary.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries closing in March 2023 here.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KWAZULU-NATAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY

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

• You must have completed Matric
• You must reside within the KwaZulu-Natal province
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in ANY field, in 2023
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KZN GOVERNMENT BURSARY

Download and complete the KZN Government Bursary Application Form 2023 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Kwazulu-Natal Government Bursary.
 

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

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent results/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of registration or acceptance/ provisional acceptance at a public institution (on tertiary letterhead)
• Detailed outline of curriculum (number of years of study, number of modules to be taken) (on institutions letterhead)
• Motivational letter (explaining your personal circumstances and why you deserve to be awarded a bursary) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income and expenses (latest payslips if employed, proof of unemployment from Department of Labour if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable)
• Proof of residence in KwaZulu-Natal
• Profiling certificate, if applicable (certified copy)

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: Busi.sithole@kznpremier.gov.za
(Insert the words “KZN Government Bursary 2023” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE KWAZULU-NATAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY

31 March 2023.
(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 the Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Government directly:
Email: Busi.sithole@kznpremier.gov.za
 

Please do NOT contact the KZN Provincial Government 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 February 2023.

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.