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Department of Tourism Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

The Department of Tourism, as one of the South African government departments, is responsible for the development and promotion of tourism within South Africa, as well as from other countries to South Africa.

The departments vision is to create tourism development that is sustainable, to allow for economic growth in South Africa. The aim is to increase investment within the countries tourism sector, develop a culture of tourism amongst South Africans, increase inbound tourism, and increase how the sector contributes to economic growth and job creation.

ABOUT THE FIELDS COVERED

The Department of Tourism is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, at Undergraduate (Diploma/ Degree) and Postgraduate (Honours/ MSc/ M Tech Masters/ PhD) level:

  • Development Studies
  • Digital Technologies
  • Economics
  • Graphic Design
  • International Relations
  • Migration Studies
  • Policy Development
  • Risk Management / Ethics Integrity / Business Community Management
  • Social Science
  • Tourism Development
  • Tourism Marketing

RENEWAL & SELECTION

The bursary will cover students for the remainder of their studies, renewable each year, dependent on satisfactory academic performance each year.

Students will be required to enter into contractual obligation with the department.

Successful candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying full-time towards a Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must NOT be employed by the Department of Tourism

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY

Download and complete the Department of Tourism Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Alternatively, hard copy application forms can be collected from the reception of the Department of Tourism.

Enter “www.coursecouch.blogspot.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Department of Tourism Bursary.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Most recent academic records/ transcripts (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration at a tertiary institution (certified copy)
  • Proof of parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
  • Motivational letter supporting your application
  • Research proposal: Honors and Masters students

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: lshiviti@tourism.gov.za OR Bursary2025@tourism.gov.za OR kmalemela@tourim.gov.za
(Insert the words “Department of Tourism Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

– Post:
Tourism House
Private Bag X424
Pretoria
0001
(For attention: Skills Development)

– Hand delivery:
Tourism House
17 Trevena Street
Sunnyside
0002
(For attention: Skills Development)

CLOSING DATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY

13 December 2024.
 (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

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