The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental, and Tourism (DEDEAT) is welcoming applications from South African students for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 24 November 2023
The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental, and Tourism is offering a Bursary Programme for 2024 with a focus on supporting disadvantaged communities within the Eastern Cape Province. Here are the details:
About Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development: The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental and Tourism plays a key role in driving economic growth and development in the province. It oversees various provincial-owned entities, such as the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board, and the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency. The department is actively involved in initiatives like the auto cluster and the Wild Coast Development.
Available Fields of Study: Bursaries are available for students pursuing or intending to pursue studies in academic courses related to Economic Development and Environmental Management during the 2024 academic year. The focus areas and qualification requirements include:
The focus will be on the following areas/streams:
| Programme | Focus area | Qualification |
| Economic Development | Consumer studies | Degree in Business Law |
| Economic Development | Energy Studies | BSc: Energy Studies Masters in Renewable and Sustainable Development |
| Economic Development | Manufacturing and Agricultural Sector Development, Urban Planning, Industrial Engineering | BTech BSc: Agri-Economics |
| Economic Development | Statistics, Development Infrastructure, Transport Economics | BCom: Statistics BA: Human Ecology and Community Development Bachelor of Community Development, International Studies |
| Environmental Affairs | Pollution and Waste Management | BSc: Environmental Science (waste management) BSc: Environmental Science(Air Quality Management) |
| Environmental Affairs | Environmental Research and Policy Development | Degree in Environmental Policy, Planning, Design, Sociology & Environmental Economics |
| Environmental Affairs | Environmental Management | Degree in Environmental Management, Biodiversity Coastal or Marine Management. Climate Change |
| Environmental Affairs | Scientific Studies | BSc; Environmental Chemistry, BSc in Marine Biology |
Bursary Requirements:
- Applicants must be from the Eastern Cape Province.
- Required documentation includes completed bursary application forms, an acceptance letter with certified copies of an ID book, Grade 12 final results or progress reports, proof of parents or guardian’s salary (or affidavit if not working), proof of address and affidavit to confirm Eastern Cape residency, and an acceptance letter from the institution applied to.
- First preference will be given to applicants without post-matric qualifications who have not previously received a bursary from DEDDEAT and have passed all relevant subjects.
- For second-year applications, first-year results are required.
How to apply:
Applications should be emailed to externalbursaries@dedea.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the provided link or the following offices:
- Head Office (Bisho): Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism at Phalo House, Bisho 5605.
- Amathole Regional Office: Contact Ms. Jacky Breetzke.
- Alfred Nzo Regional Office: Contact Ms. Nontuthuzelo Magugu.
Closing Date: The application deadline is November 24, 2023. Please note that correspondence will be limited to successful applicants.
DEDDEAT is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants from designated groups are encouraged to apply
