| Application Status | OPEN |
| Closing Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Provider | KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements |
| Programme | KZN Government Bursary Programme — Department of Human Settlements |
| Field of Study | Construction Studies |
| Study Level | Tertiary study |
| Institution Scope | Recognised higher education institutions |
| Citizenship | South African citizens resident in KwaZulu-Natal |
| Service Contract | Not specified in the current 2027 bursary information |
| Academic Year | 2027 |
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY COVER?
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY?
- HOW DO I CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY COVER?
The Bursary supports Construction Studies. The current bursary opportunity is intended for students pursuing tertiary studies in this field.
- See other Construction Bursaries and Scholarships in South Africa
- See other Bursaries Still Open for Applications for year 2027
WHAT ARE THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- You must be a South African citizen and a resident of KwaZulu-Natal.
- You must have been accepted or provisionally accepted at a higher education institution, or have a Central Applications Office (CAO) application receipt.
- You must be pursuing the eligible field of Construction Studies.
- You must come from a previously disadvantaged background or vulnerable group as specified in the bursary advertisement.
WHAT DOES THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY COVER?
The current bursary advertisement does not provide a fixed bursary amount or a detailed breakdown of the costs covered. Applicants should confirm the final funding package and payment arrangements with the Department of Human Settlements before relying on any specific allowance or benefit.
Service obligation: Not specified in the current 2027 bursary information.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY?
Applications are made using the KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application Form available through the department’s official bursary page.
- Obtain the current 2027 bursary application form from the Department of Human Settlements.
- Complete the application form and provide your personal, academic and study information.
- Attach the required supporting documents.
- Submit the completed application using the postal or hand-delivery method specified in the current bursary advertisement.
- Ensure that the application reaches the department by 15 October 2026.
The department’s bursary page currently provides separate links for the Bursary Opportunities 2027 and the Application Form. Use the current notice and form rather than an older application form from a previous cycle.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY?
- Completed bursary application form.
- Certified copy of your South African ID.
- Certified copy of your parent or guardian’s ID.
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or Grade 11 report.
- Proof of your parent or guardian’s income, such as recent payslips, proof of a SASSA payout or a bank statement not older than three months.
- Proof of residence in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Proof of registration or an acceptance letter from the higher education institution.
- Proof of unemployment from the Department of Labour where a parent or guardian is unemployed.
- Motivational letter.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY?
The KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary for the 2027 academic year is currently OPEN. The closing date is 15 October 2026.
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered. The Department of Human Settlements currently lists a dedicated Bursary Opportunities 2027 notice and application form on its official website.
HOW DO I CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- Ms M.P. Phama: 031 336 5195
- Ms X. Bhengu: 031 336 5380
- Ms T. Hlophe: 031 319 3700
- Head Office: 203 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Telephone: 033 392 6400
ABOUT THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements is the provincial department responsible for human settlements programmes in KwaZulu-Natal. Its work includes housing development, affordable housing and essential services, housing subsidies and the development of sustainable human settlements across the province.
The department’s bursary programme supports the development of skills relevant to the human settlements sector by providing funding opportunities for eligible students in the fields specified in each annual bursary opportunity.
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This bursary information was last updated in October 2026.
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