Department of Tourism Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

The Department of Tourism, as one of the South African government departments, is responsible for the development and promotion of tourism within South Africa, as well as from other countries to South Africa.

The departments vision is to create tourism development that is sustainable, to allow for economic growth in South Africa. The aim is to increase investment within the countries tourism sector, develop a culture of tourism amongst South Africans, increase inbound tourism, and increase how the sector contributes to economic growth and job creation.
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Department of Tourism is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, at Undergraduate (Diploma/ Degree) and Postgraduate (Honours/ MSc/ M Tech Masters/ PhD) level:

  • Coastal and Marine Tourism
  • Communication (Graphic Design)
  • Contract Management
  • Customer Service Management
  • Data Science & Analytics
  • Construction Project Management
  • Economics
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Knowledge Management & Information Systems
  • Research Methodology
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain Management (Demand Management)
  • Systems Analytics

 

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MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL

The bursary will cover students for the remainder of their studies, dependent on satisfactory academic performance each year.

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 Tourism Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM 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 be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying full-time towards a Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY

Download and complete the application form in either of the following formats:
Department of Tourism Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
OR
Department of Tourism Bursary Application Form 2024 (.docx)

Alternatively, hard copy application forms can be collected from the reception of the Department of Tourism.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Department of Tourism 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 academic records/ transcripts (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration at a tertiary institution (certified copy)
  • Proof of parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed) (certified copies)
  • Honours and Masters students: Research proposal
  • Motivational letter supporting your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Note: applicants must only submit copies of the above documents – certified copies will be requested from successful applicants.
 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: lshiviti@tourism.gov.za OR ktaunyane@tourism.gov.za OR kmalemela@tourim.gov.za
(Insert the words “Bursary application: Ms/Mr” in the email subject line).

– Post:
Director-General
Department of Tourism
Private Bag X424
Pretoria
0001

– Hand delivery:
Director-General
Tourism House
17 Trevena Street
Sunnyside
0002
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY

27 October 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 Department of Tourism directly:
Contact people & contact details:
Mr L. Shiviti (Tel: 012 444 6172 / Email: lshiviti@tourism.gov.za)
Ms K. Taunyane (Tel: 012 444 6164 / Email: ktaunyane@tourism.gov.za)
Ms K. Malemela (Tel: 012 444 6191 / Email: kmalemela@tourim.gov.za)
 

Please do NOT contact the Department of Tourism 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 October 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.