KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary South Africa 2024 ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – KZN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has a mission to provide the public within the province, with safe, regulated, accessible, reliable, affordable, and integrated transport systems. The department’s main responsibility is to build, upkeep, and repair the provincial roads by constructing and maintaining a balanced road network. Through this, the department hopes to create a balanced road network that meets the needs of all the citizens, whilst also supporting the national and provincial growth and development strategies. The department also hopes to regulate public transportation whilst ensuring safety, accessibility, and efficiency. ABOUT THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED The KZN Department of Transport is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year . There are a total of 22 bursary awards available, for students residing KwaZulu-Natal , for studies within the following fields: Civil Engineering (BSc) (10 bursaries available) Geographic Information (BSc) (2 bursaries available) Law (BCom) (2 bursaries available) Project Management (3 bursaries available) Transport Economics (BCom) (5 bursaries available) 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 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport. ** RELATED BURSARIES ** View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here . MORE ABOUT THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT BURSARY – EXPENSES COVERED, OBLIGATION & SELECTION The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, meals, accommodation, and prescribed textbooks where necessary. After graduation, the student will be required to serve the relevant Department of Transport for the same amount of years specified in their bursary contract (this will be based on the availability of vacancies). Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard a response within 4 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT 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 reside within KwaZulu-Natal province You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, within one of the fields of study listed above You must be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a public higher education institution in South Africa Preference will be given to students who are studying or intend on studying at institutions within KwaZulu-Natal Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT BURSARY Download and complete the KZN Department of Transport Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the KZN Department of Transport 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 latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy) Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy) Most recent academic record/ statement of results, if currently studying (certified copy) Proof of registration/ acceptance into a higher education institution (on institutions letterhead) Course curriculum for your qualification (stating number of years of study, number of modules/subjects to be taken) Tuition fee statement from institution, if currently studying Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates if deceased (certified copies) Parents or guardians proof of income (payslips if employed/ affidavit or letter from the Department of Labour if unemployed/ pension receipt if receiving pension/ SASSA letter if receiving a social grant) Parents or guardians expenditure statement for monthly expenses Proof of residence Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary Applications must be submitted in either one of the following ways: – Post: The Bursary Section Private Bag X9043 Pietermaritzburg 3200 – Hand delivery: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House 172 Burger Street Pietermaritzburg 3200 CLOSING DATE FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT BURSARY 24 November 2023. (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 KZN Department of Transport directly: Head Office Tel: 033 355 8600 Please do NOT contact the bursary provider 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 2023. 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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