KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Bursary Programme 2027

About the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is mandated to oversee the socio-economic transformation in the province. It therefore leads the policy and strategic initiatives directed at promoting development and growth in various sectors of the economy.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is offering financial assistance to KwaZulu-Natal Grade 12 pupils and under-graduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue studies in engineering with the University of Witwatersrand and the University of Pretoria for the 2027 academic year.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is inviting students to apply for their KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government Engineering Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Organisation: KZN EDTEA • Focus: Engineering • Partner Universities: Wits and University of Pretoria • Academic Year: 2027

What Fields of Study Are Covered?

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Bursary Programme 2027 will be awarded for studies towards:

• Aeronautical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Expenses Covered

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Bursary Programme 2027 will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration
• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Prescribed books and other study material
• Meals
• Monthly allowance

Note: Bursaries will be offered to academically deserving and qualifying students, domiciled in the KwaZulu-Natal province.

Eligibility Requirements for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Bursary Programme 2027

Before you apply for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Bursary Programme 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be a KwaZulu-Natal resident
• You must be from a disadvantaged background
• You must be accepted by Wits University or the University of Pretoria to study Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering (it is the student’s responsibility to seek admission with the university)
• You must be between the ages of 15 and 34 years

Required Documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form.

• One-page motivation letter on why you should be awarded the bursary
• Completed bursary application form/s
• Proof of residence in KwaZulu-Natal (e.g. Statement of water, lights or rates, police affidavit, letter from traditional authority or local councillor)
• Parents/Guardian Certified copy of ID
• Proof of Guardianship
• Certified copy of ID
• June Grade 12 results and Final Grade 12 results to be emailed after they have been announced
• If already registered at WITS or UP, attach academic record
• Grade 12 learners must email letter or any communication from the tertiary institution of approved admission
• Parents or Guardians proof of Income documentation (Salary payslips, bank statements etc.) or an affidavit from parent/s stating that they are unemployed

Important Information

• Aeronautical Engineering is a field of engineering that focuses on designing, developing, testing and producing flight-capable machines.
• The bursary is renewable every year depending on the academic performance of the student.
• All bursaries are subject to the approved Departmental Bursary Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any queries related to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Bursary Programme 2027, please contact the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government directly:

• Contact person: Mr Mbuyiseni Zwane
• Telephone: 060 565 3728
• Email: mbuyiseni.zwane@kznedtea.gov.za

Reference: Aeronautical Engineering-Bursary Programme | Attention: Mr Mbuyiseni Zwane

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Bursary Programme 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA)
• Bursary Name: KZN Provincial Government Engineering Bursary Programme
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: KwaZulu-Natal residents from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Age requirement: 15–34 years
• Fields of study: Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
• Partner universities: University of Witwatersrand (Wits) and University of Pretoria (UP)
• Key requirements: Accepted by Wits or UP, South African citizen, KZN resident
• Expenses covered: Registration, tuition fees, accommodation, prescribed books and study material, meals, monthly allowance
• Bursary duration: Renewable annually based on academic performance
• Required documents: Motivation letter, application form, proof of residence, parents/guardian ID, proof of guardianship, certified ID, Grade 12 results, academic record (if registered), proof of admission, proof of income
• Application method: Post or hand delivery (NO email)
• Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 16:00