The KwaZulu-Natal government is a provincial government is one of 9 provincial governments that were formed in 1994. It is led by various political parties that are voted for by the people who reside in the province. The KZN Government Bursary is offered with the intention of supporting applicants from the province with funds to complete their studies.
This provincial government oversees the following departments: Health, Transport, education, Traditional affairs, Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, Arts and Culture, Human Settlement, Treasury, Environmental Affairs, Public Works, Sports and Recreation and Social Development.
The KZN Province is popularly known as the home to the powerful Zulu Kingdom, King Shaka Zulu. in the early 19th century. During British colonial rule, the province was named as Natal Colony of which its merger with Bantustan of KwaZulu in 1994, formed what is today called the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
FIELDS OF STUDY COVERED BY THE KZN GOVERNMENT BURSARY
There are three departments that are offering bursaries that are group as a single KZN Government bursaries and these are:
KZN Department of Transport:
- BSc in Civil Engineering
- Degree in Transport and Logistics
- Degree in Transport Economics
- BSC in Marine Engineering
- Degree in Maritime Studies
KZN Department of Human Settlements:
- Construction Studies / Management
KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:
- BSc in Agricultural Engineering
- National Diploma in Industrial Engineering
- National Diploma in Veterinary Technologist
- BVSc in Veterinary Science
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EXPENSES COVERED BY THE KZN GOVERNMENT BURSARY
Below is the list of expenses that are covered by the bursary:
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed books
- Accommodation
- Meals or stipend
Bursary beneficiaries who successfully complete their studies in agreed period will enter into an employment contract with the respective department. The contract will be equal to the number of years they received funding from government.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Applicants must reside within the KwaZulu-Natal province
- Applicants must be in possession of Matric
- Applicants must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an approved undergraduate qualification
- Preference will be given to students who will pursue studies within the KwaZulu-Natal province
- Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO APPLY FOR THE KZN GOVERNMENT BURSARY
STEP 1 – Collect application forms from the following locations:
- Operation Sukuma Sakhe War Rooms
- Department of Education District Offices
- Student Funding Office at Institutions of higher learning
- KZN Local Municipalities
- KZN Libraries
STEP 2 – Complete application forms by providing required information
STEP 3 – Attach all required documents listed below:
- A certified copy of your South Africa ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Tertiary students must submit recent academic perfromance results/ transcripts, if currently studying
- Proof of registration or acceptance/ provisional acceptance at a public institution (on tertiary letterhead)
- 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 address in KwaZulu-Natal (from a ward councillor)
- Profiling certificate, if applicable (certified copy)
STEP 4 – Submit your application before the closing date. Below are addresses where you must submit:
Applications must be submitted to the following locations:
KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:
- By Hand: R103 Cedara Off-Ramp, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pietermaritsburg
- OR
- By Post: The Director, Human Resource Development, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9059, Pietermaritsburg, 3200
KZN Department of Transport:
- By Post: The Bursary Section, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritsburg, 3200
- OR
- By Hand: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumalo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritsburg
KZN Department of Human Settlements:
- By Post: The Director, Organisational Development, Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000
- OR
- By Hand: The Director, Organisational Development, 14th Floor, Eagle Building, 353-363 Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban
CLOSING DATE
The deadline for applications is 28 February 2025
BURSARY PROVIDERS CONTACT DETAILS
If you have any query relating to each bursary provider, please contact them directly using details provided below:
KZN Department of Transport:
- Nomasonto Gwananda Telephone number: 033 355 8828
- Nokwabelwa Ngcobo Telephone number: 033 355 8084
KZN Department of Human Settlements:
- Mrs CA Govender Telephone number: 031 336 5173
- Ms MP Phama Telephone number: 031 336 5195
- Ms X Bhengu Telephone number: 031 336 5380
- Ms T Hlophe Telephone number: 031 319 3700
KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:
- Mr TE Majola Telephone number: 033 343 8022 or Cellphone: 076 940 9526
- Mrs Z Mthembu Telephone number: 035 780 6727/ Cellphone: 064 305 8019
- Ms NNT Khambula Telephone number: 033 355 9272 / Cellphone: 076 937 7373
*Please note:
- Only KwaZulu Natal residents can apply.
- Make sure you send all supporting documents to avoid disqualification.
- Submit your application before the closing date.
This article was last updated in February 2025.
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