Overview
The South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering bursaries for aspiring youth entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2027 academic year. This initiative supports communities neighbouring national parks by providing funding for relevant fields of study.
Fields of Study Covered
- Environmental Sciences: Nature Conservation, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Green Energy, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Game Ranch Management.
- Tourism: Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Resort Management, Tour Guide, Events and Conference Management.
- Social Sciences: Community Development, Economic Development, Socio-Economic Development, Related Development Studies.
- Infrastructure and Built Environment: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Project Management.
- Technical and Artisan Trades: Electricians, Plumbers, Welders, Millwrights, Mechanics, Technicians, Solar Technicians, Refrigerator Technicians, Water and Wastewater Technicians.
- Emerging Scarce Skills: GIS, Analytics, Cyber Security, Renewable Energy, Climate Change Adaptation, Biodiversity Economists, Entrepreneurship.
Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen from communities adjacent to national parks.
- Proof of application and admission to an accredited institution of higher education.
- Entering post-matric study in 2027.
- Family income must not exceed R350,000 per year.
- Students must maintain a 100% pass rate if currently enrolled in higher education.
Academic merit, gender, disability, and participation of designated groups will be considered during the selection process.
Applications must be for full-time studies at an accredited public South African College, University of Technology, or University.
