Gauteng Department of Social Development Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The Gauteng Department of Social Development (DSD) is one of the departments of the Gauteng Provincial Government.

The Gauteng DSD is committed to growing and implementing programmes that assist with the eradication of poverty, social protection and social development among the poor, the most helpless and the sidelined, by partnering with primary customers, service recipients and all those sharing its vision.
 

ABOUT THE GAUTENG DSD BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Gauteng Department of Social Development is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Gauteng, who have a passion for the Social sector, for studies in these fields:

• Clinical Psychology
• Community Development
• Demography and Population Studies
• Financial Management
• Occupational Therapy

The bursary aims to promote skills development and quality education for students who excel academically, within the province.
 

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• View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

ABOUT THE GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed books and study materials.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 3 months after the application deadline – if you do not receive any feedback by this time, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Successful candidates will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with the Gauteng Department of Social Development.

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 Gauteng DSD Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 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 permanently reside within the Gauteng province (for a minimum of 1 year before applying for this bursary)
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields above, in 2025
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must intend on pursuing a career within the Social sector
• You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding

The following candidates are encouraged to apply: students from any race or gender, students with disabilities, students leaving child and youth care facilities.
 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GAUTENG DSD BURSARY

Application forms can be collected and submitted at any Gauteng Social Development office or institution.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Gauteng DSD bursary.
 

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

• Identity Document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• All education qualifications completed (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance or registration at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of residence in Gauteng
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)
• Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) voting district verification printout (indicating voting station and ward details), available on the IEC website (My voter registration

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE GAUTENG DSD BURSARY

29 November 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 the Gauteng Department of Social Development directly:
Contact people:
Khabo Malgas – Tel: 011 355 7967 / 064 967 8522
Tinny Mokgokolushi – Tel: 011 227 0065 / 082 469 0401
Thoko Mcira – Tel: 011 355 7659/ 064 967 8388
 

Please do NOT contact the Gauteng Department of Social Development 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 November 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.