Department of Correctional Services Bursary

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Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only

About This Bursary

Department of Correctional Services Bursary South Africa 2022 – 2023 ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (DCS) The Department of Correctional Services, a department of the South Africa government, headed by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services. The Department is responsible for providing administrative and financial matters to the countries court system and judiciary. They are also responsible for South Africa’s correctional services and providing legal advise and representation. ABOUT THE DCS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year . Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields: Agricultural Science (National Diploma/ Degree) Artisans/ Engineering (National Diploma/ Degree) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Degree) Criminology (National Diploma/ Degree) Education (Degree) Finance and Logistics (National Diploma/ Degree) Food Services (National Diploma/ Degree) Graphic Design (National Diploma/ Degree) Information Technology (National Diploma/ Degree) Monitoring and Evalution (Degree) Nursing (National Diploma/ Degree) Occupational Directed: Education, Training and Development Practices (National Diploma/ Degree) Occupational Health and Safety (National Diploma/ Degree) Penology and Correctional Services (National Diploma/ Degree) Recognition of Prior Learning students included Primary Health Care (National Certificate) Project Management (Degree) Psychology (Degree) Risk and Disaster Management (National Diploma/ Degree) Security Management (National Diploma/ Degree) Supply Chain Management (National Diploma/ Degree) Textile Clothing Design (National Diploma) www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the DCS Bursary. ** RELATED BURSARIES ** View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Science Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Bursaries closing in October 2022 here . ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DCS 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 or an NCV certificate at NQF level 4 You must be between 18 and 35 years old and unemployed OR you must be an employee of the Department of Correctional Services of any age You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the qualifications listed above You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa You must be in financial need You must NOT be receiving financial support from any other private or public institution Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DCS BURSARY Download and complete the DCS Bursary Application 2023 (.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the DCS 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/ NCV certificate (certified copy) Course curriculum or prospectus (on institutions letterhead) Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead) Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead) Course fee outline (on institutions letterhead) Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: – Hand delivery: Department of Correctional Services 124 WF Nkomo Street Poyntons Building East Block Pretoria 0001 – Post: Private Bag X136 Pretoria 0001 Note: applications received via email will NOT be accepted. CLOSING DATE FOR THE DCS BURSARY 14 October 2022. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.) CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Department of Correctional Services directly: Bursary administrators: Contact people: Mr Sello Kgopa (Tel: 072 227 9822) / Ms Yvonne Bebula (Tel: 078 559 6786) / Ms Nondumiso Mjiyakho (Tel: 012 305 8108) Please do NOT contact the Department of Correctional Services if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/ This bursary listing was last updated in October 2022. SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.

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Application Deadline
February 07, 2026
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Important Dates

Application Deadline: Feb 07, 2026

Bursary Details

Category: Medical
Study Level: Any Level
Funding Type: Full Funding
Reference: BUR-D577A6CE

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