Eastern Cape Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Bursary South Africa 2021 – 2022

 

ABOUT THE BURSAR

The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) of the Eastern Cape, are part of the provincial government who aim to develop and grow the economy within the province.
 

ABOUT THE BURSARY

Bursaries will be awarded to students within the following fields of study: Economics (BCom), Environment (BSc) and Tourism, more specifically, the following:
Bachelor of Commerce:

  • Consumer Law Protection
  • Development Economics
  • Development Studies
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Economics and Law
  • Economics and Politics
  • Economics and Public Finance
  • Economics and Statistics
  • Economics of Tourism

Bachelor of Science:

  • Animal, Plant and Environmental Studies
  • Coastal Management
  • Economic and Development Geography
  • Environmental and Geographic Studies
  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental Science and Management
  • Geography of Tourism
  • Marine Management
  • Tourism Development

Other:

  • Applied Social Sciences
  • Communication
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration and Management

The bursary will cover the following expenses: tuition, prescribed study material, accommodation and meals (up to a certain amount).

Once students have graduated, they will be required to intern for the department for one year.
 

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • South African citizen,
  • 35 years old or younger,
  • Reside in the Eastern Cape,
  • Proven financial need (earning no more than R5000/annum),
  • Students that have completed Matric must have achieved a minimum overall “C” symbol,

*Preference will be given to students from rural and impoverished areas.
 

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms can be collected at your nearest DEDEAT regional office or the DEDEAT Head office (addresses below), between June and September annually.

  • Amathole Regional Office

    • Alderwood House
    Palm Square Business Park
    Beacon Bay
    East London

  • Alfred Nzo Regional Office

    • 100 Main Street
    Kokstad

  • Cacadu Regional Office

    • C/O Belmont Terrace & Castle Hill
    Central
    Port Elizabeth

  • Chris Hani Regional Office

    • Block E, Komani Park Offices
    Queenstown

  • O.R. Tambo Regional Office

    • Cnr Owen & Leeds Street
    Botha Sigcau Building
    5th Floor
    Mthatha

  • Joe Gqabi Regional Office

    • 10 Smith Street
    Aliwal North

 

The following supporting documents must accompany your application form:

  • ID document (certified copy),
  • Passport size photo,
  • Matric final results certificate/ June results,
  • Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies),
  • If you are currently in Matric: confidential report from the school principal and acceptance letter from a recognised tertiary institution,
  • If you are unemployed: Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips),
  • If parents/ guardians are unemployed or retired: a certified affidavit confirming this.

 

CLOSING DATE

To be confirmed
 

CONTACT

For any bursary queries, please contact:

  • Amathole Regional Office

    • Mr. Zola Hewu
    Email: zola.hewu@deaet.ecape.gov.za
    Tel: 043 707 4000
    Fax: 043 748 2060

  • Alfred Nzo Regional Office

    • Mrs Tembakazi Tshefu
    Email: thembakazi.tshefu@deaet.ecape.gov.za
    Tel: 039 256 0229/ 0234/ 0259
    Fax: 039 256 0249/ 0665

  • Cacadu Regional Office

    • Mr. Leon Els
    Email: leon.els@deaet.ecape.gov.za
    Tel: 041 508 5808/00
    Fax: 041 508 5867

  • Chris Hani Regional Office

    • Mr. Cira Ngetu
    Email: cira.ngetu@deaet.ecape.gov.za
    Tel: 045 808 4000
    Fax: 045 838 3981

  • O.R. Tambo Regional Office

    • Mr. Sizakele Gabula
    Email: sizakele.gabula@deaet.ecape.gov.za
    Tel: 047 531 1191
    Fax: 047 531 887

  • Joe Gqabi Regional Office

    • Mr. Mzukisi Mboto
    Email: mzukisi.mboto@dedea.gov.za
    Tel: 051 633 2901
    Fax: 051 633 3117