Now here’s a great opportunity for students with a passion for tourism. The Department of Tourism is now looking for eager and talented students to apply for its bursary program.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to further their studies in this field but lacks the financial means to do so.
The bursary program will require you to meet a few requirements to be considered an ideal applicant.
If you meet these requirements, then you need to apply right away.
Below is a breakdown of exactly how this bursary works and what you will need to do during the application process.
Closing Date
The Department of Tourism Bursary application period will end on 4 November 2022.
Please make sure to submit your application and any other supporting materials by this date.
Your application won’t be taken into account by the bursary provider if you don’t do this.
What Is This Bursary About?
The South African government manages the Department of Tourism, which is in charge of promoting tourism both within South Africa and from foreign countries. Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu is backed by Deputy Tourism Minister Fish Mahlalela.
This department’s objective is to provide favorable and sustainable conditions for the country’s tourism growth and to rank among the top 20 tourism destinations. By promoting tourism, the department hopes to boost economic growth while also creating job opportunities for the local community.
Among the department’s values are trust, accountability, responsible tourism, flexibility, adaptability to change, transparency, integrity, and so on.
The Department of Tourism is granting a bursary to poor students in order to encourage the nation’s youth to join in the tourism sector and contribute to its growth.
If you have a strong interest in tourism and wish to pursue a career in it, this bursary can help you achieve your goals.
Who Can Apply
Bursaries will be awarded to outstanding students pursuing (Diploma/ Degree/ Hons MSc/ M Tech Masters/Ph.D.) in the following subjects:
- Business Administration
- Journalism / Communication Science / Public Relations
- Information Technology / Computer Science (including Data Processing, Data Warehousing and related, Software Development)
- Development Research
- Economics
- Internal auditing (including forensic and information technology auditing)
- Statistics / Data Management / Risk Management
- Management of the Supply Chain
- Tourism Promotion / Tourism Management
Before applying, candidates must meet the minimum entry requirements listed below (please note that if you do not meet all of the requirements, your application will not be considered):
- Students must be South African citizens.
- One must have passed the Matriculation exams.
- Students must be willing to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in one of the subjects listed above.
- The applicant must intend to study at a recognized and approved South African university.
What Does This Bursary Cover?
The bursary will cover university tuition.
How To Apply
Applying for this bursary is fairly easy, all you need to do is download and complete the following application form which you can find here.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting papers with your online application (submission of these documents are mandatory; if any elements are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID proof certified copy
- Matriculation passing certificate
- Other academic certificates, certified copies
- Proof of registration on the institute’s letterhead
- most recent academic transcripts
- Letter of Acceptance
- Proof of parental/guardian household income
- Students pursuing an honors or master’s degree must present a research proposal.
- Inspirational letter
Students may submit their applications in one of three ways:
- By post to:
The Director-General
Department of Tourism
Private Bag X424
Pretoria
0001
- If you want to hand-deliver it, the address is as follows:
Director-General
Tourism House
17 Trevena Street
Sunnyside
0002
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this bursary, then you can get in touch with The Department of Tourism directly through the following means:
Mr. L Shiviti- 012 444 6172
Ms. K Taunyane- 012 444 6164
Ms. K Malemela- 012 444 6191
Good luck with your application!