The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is offering bursaries to students residing within the province for the 2025 academic year. The bursary aims to support students pursuing undergraduate qualifications in specific fields of study that are critical to the province’s development. The bursary will cover tuition fees, meals or stipend, accommodation, and prescribed textbooks where necessary. Successful candidates will enter into a bursary contract with the KZN government for the duration of their studies and will be required to serve the relevant department for the same number of years upon completion.

Bursaries are available for the following fields:

• Department of Human Settlements:

  • Construction Studies / Management

• Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:

  • Agricultural Engineering (BSc)
  • Industrial Engineering (National Diploma)
  • Veterinary Technology (National Diploma)
  • Veterinary Science (BVSc)

• Department of Transport:

  • Civil Engineering (BSc)
  • Transport and Logistics (Degree)
  • Transport Economics (Degree)
  • Marine Engineering (BSc)
  • Maritime Studies (Degree)