Closing Date: 20 October 2023
Gauteng Department of Social Development: Bursaries 2024
The Gauteng Department of Social Development is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. The bursary aims to promote skills development and quality education for students who excel academically, within the province.
Fields of study:
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 will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Registration fees,
- Tuition fees,
- Prescribed books
- Study materials.
Requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within the Gauteng province (for a minimum of 1 year before applying for this bursary)
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields above, in 2024
- 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
How to Apply
Download Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
NB. Enter “www.graduates24.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Gauteng DSD bursary.
Required Documents:
- 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
- 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)
Application Submissions:
Submit your completed application form and supporting documents to any Gauteng Social Development office or institution.
Successful candidates will be contacted within 3 months after the application deadline – if you do not receive any feedback by the end of January 2024, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with the Gauteng Department of Social Development.
