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Bursaries
THE DFFE STUDENT
BURSARY
PROGRAMME
The DFFE offers, to FULL-TIME STUDENTS enrolled with institution of higher learning or INDIVIDUALS in GRADE 12 (MATRIC) and NOT EMPLOYED, the Bursary Programme.
AVAILABILITY
STATUS
The DFFE call for full-time students to apply for bursaries is closed! No late applications will be accepted.
The information provided below is for advisory purposes only, for interested and affected parties to familiarise with the criteria applied by the DFFE in this programme.
CLOSED!
PLS. DO NOT FORWARD APPLICATIONS
The Bursary Programme, once open, is advertised through the national newspapers, this website and the DFFE social media platforms once a new call for applications has been initiated.
The DFFE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender and disability). Persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates must be fulltime students enrolled with institution of higher learning or individuals in grade 12 (matric), not employed.
GUIDING
INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE
All applications should be accompanied by the following documents:
- motivation as to why the bursary should be awarded to you;
- certified copies of qualifications and recent academic records;
- certified copies of identity document (applicant and both parents or guardian);
- proof of registration (if already enrolled with the institution of higher learning);
- latest grade 12 results (if currently in high school);
- proof of parents or guardian's income;
- proof if parents are deceased;
- affidavit if parents are not working.
Eligibility criteria important to note:
- the call for applications only applies to fulltime students enrolled with the institution of higher learning or to individuals in their grade 12 (matric) and not employed;
- students who have previously participated in the public service internship program are ineligible for consideration;
- upon completion of your studies, participation in the internship program is mandatory as part of the bursary contract agreement;
- it is important to note that regulations prohibit participation in the internship program more than once;
- please indicate clearly on the application form the reference number and the study field;
- incomplete applications will not be considered;
- application must be submitted on a prescribed bursary application form [MS Word - 107,2 kb];
- no faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
- Correspondence is only limited to shortlisted and successful candidates.
- If you have not been contacted by end of January 2026, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Successful applicants will be expected to sign a bursary contract.
HAND DELIVERIES OR COURIER
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Pretoria |
Cape Town |
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment |
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment |
ENQUIRIES
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| Mr Joshua Moepya Tel: 012 399 8682 |
Ms Busisiwe Stemele Tel: 012 399 8685 |
Ms Mokhobo Putu Tel: 012 399 9018 |
Mr Kgomotso Moela Tel: 021 402 3329 |
Ms Neliswa Magwala Tel: 021 814 8089 |
MsTumeka Madolo Tel: 021 402 3072 |
The maximum amount of the bursary is R50,000.00
FIELDS OF STUDY
USUALLY SUPPORTED
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BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION (Ref: B&C/01/2026) |
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CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT (Ref: CWM/01/2026) |
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CLIMATE AND CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT (Ref: CCAQ/01/2026) |
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES (Ref: EP/01/2026) |
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FISHERIES MANAGEMENT (Ref: FISH/01/2026) |
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FORESTRY MANAGEMENT (Ref: FOR/01/2026) |
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OCEANS AND COASTS (Ref: OC/01/2026) |
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SECTOR MONITORING (Ref: RCSM/01/2026) |
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