The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN COGTA) has published a bursaries page for the 2026 academic year, including links to an official bursary advert and an application form.
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN COGTA)
- Academic year: 2026
- Official documents: Advert and application form are linked on the official bursaries page
- Closing date: 31 January 2026 (confirm on the official advert)
Fields of study
The bursaries page links to an official advert where the funded fields/qualifications are listed.
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology / Computer Science
- Law
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Geographical Information Systems (Geography, Remote Sensing and Cartography)
- Land Surveying / Quantity Surveying / Valuation
- Anthropology
- Disaster Management
- Auditing / Supply Chain Management or Risk Managemen
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements are set out in the official advert linked on the bursaries page. Use the official documents to confirm who can apply and any residency, institution, or study requirements.
Required documents
The official advert and/or application form list the required supporting documents. Use the official links to confirm which documents must be submitted, certification requirements, and the correct format/order (if specified).
What it covers
The coverage (what costs are funded) is set out in the official advert. Only the advert should be treated as authoritative for covered costs and any limits/conditions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting an incomplete form or leaving mandatory sections blank.
- Missing supporting documents, or using uncertified/expired certifications where certification is required.
- Using the wrong submission method (e.g., email vs hand delivery) or the wrong address/contact details.
- Submitting after the deadline or too close to the deadline to correct issues.
- Ignoring instructions in the advert (document order, envelope marking, reference details, etc.).
Closing date
The closing date is stated as 31 January 2026. Always confirm the deadline in the official KZN COGTA advert before applying.
How to apply
- Go to the official KZN COGTA bursaries page and open the Advert for bursaries 2026.
- Download and complete the official Application Form (as linked on the page).
- Follow the submission instructions exactly as stated in the official advert (method, address/email, and required documents).
- Submit your application before the closing date stated in the advert.