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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The department offers bursaries for several courses related to biodiversity, conservation, science and the environment.
WHO CAN APPLY South African citizens who are disadvantaged or disabled.
Bursaries are available for students who have successfully completed their first year of undergraduate study or those who are currently registered for postgraduate studies.
Strongly motivated applications from firstyear students will also be considered.
WHAT'S COVERED Costs up to R40 000.
WHERE TO APPLY www.dffe.gov.za/careers/bursaries
SAPPI
The producer and seller of paper, timber and industrial forest-related products offers bursaries in several fields, including forestry and wood sciences and for the national diploma in forestry.
WHO CAN APPLY South African matriculants aged between 18 and 25 who are in financial need and have been accepted at a tertiary institution.
Candidates with a 75% or higher average in physical science and mathematics will be given preference.
WHAT’S COVERED A full scholarship covering tuition, books, meals and accommodation.
WHERE TO APPLY Go to sappi.com/bursariesand-scholarships
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
The national department offers bursaries in several fields.
These include tourism management and tourism development.
WHO CAN APPLY South African matriculants who are studying or intend studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
WHAT’S COVERED Tuition, accommodation and an allowance.
‘Pay attention to details and the bursary requirements’
– Mambuyisa Rapiya, human capital practitioner & support, Old Mutual
WHERE TO APPLY Go to tourism.gov.za/careers/pages/bursaries.aspx for more information on the bursaries and application forms.