Closing Date: 22 December 2023
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) invites eligible South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Bursary 2023
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
- Residency: Should reside within KwaZulu-Natal province.
- Age: Between 18 and 35 years old.
- Academic Status: Currently in Matric or completed Matric.
- Field of Study: Studying or intending to study full-time for a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in the specified fields.
- Tertiary Institution: Studying or provisionally accepted/accepted at a public tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal (exceptions might be considered).
- Preference: Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Expenses Covered:
The bursary covers various expenses including tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, meals, and a stipend. Successful candidates will enter into a bursary contract with an obligation to serve the Department for a specified period equal to the duration of their qualification.
How to Apply
- Application Form: Download and complete the KZN COGTA Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
- Reference: Mention “StudentRoom” in the provided field for how you heard about the KZN COGTA Bursary.
Required Documents (Certified Copies):
- ID document
- Grade 11 final results and Matric mid-year results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate (if completed)
- Full academic record (if already studying)
- Acceptance letter from a tertiary institution
- Proof of non-acceptance by tertiary institutions within KZN (if applicable)
- Academic curriculum
- List of tuition fees
- Parents or guardians’ ID documents or death certificates
- Parents or guardians’ income and expenditure statement
- Parents or guardians’ proof of income
- Proof of residence
- Motivational letter stating reasons for deserving the bursary award and personal circumstances.
Submission Methods:
By Post: The Bursary Unit Human Capital Development Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X9078 Pietermaritzburg 3200
Hand Delivery: Natalia Building 330 Langalibalele Street Pietermaritzburg 3201
