Gauteng Department of Social Development: Bursaries 2024

The Gauteng Department of Social Development is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. The bursary aims to promote skills development and quality education for students who excel academically, within the province.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Gauteng, who have a passion for the Social sector, for studies in these fields:

• Clinical Psychology
• Community Development
• Demography and Population Studies
• Financial Management
• Occupational Therapy

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Prescribed books
• Study materials.

Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the Gauteng province (for a minimum of 1 year before applying for this bursary)
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields above, in 2024
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must intend on pursuing a career within the Social sector
• You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding