Department of Tourism Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

The Department of Tourism, as one of the South African government departments, is responsible for the development and promotion of tourism within South Africa, as well as from other countries to South Africa.

The departments vision is to create tourism development that is sustainable, to allow for economic growth in South Africa. The aim is to increase investment within the countries tourism sector, develop a culture of tourism amongst South Africans, increase inbound tourism, and increase how the sector contributes to economic growth and job creation.
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Department of Tourism is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, at Undergraduate (Diploma/ Degree) and Postgraduate (Honours/ MSc/ M Tech Masters/ PhD) level:

  • Accounting/ Financial Accounting/ Management Accounting
  • Bachelor of Law
  • ​​Business Analytics
  • Communications/ Communication Science/ Communication Design/ Graphic Design/ Strategic Communication
  • ​Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Software Development
  • ​Construction Management
  • ​Data Sciences/ Data Analytics
  • Development Studies
  • Digital Transformation
  • Economics
  • Facility Management/ Property Management and Development
  • ​Forensic Auditing/ Internal Auditing/ Information Systems Auditing
  • ​Humanities (Social Sciences)
  • ​Industrial/ Organisational Psychology
  • ​Information and Knowledge Management
  • ​Management Services/ Operations Management/ Work study/ Organisational Development
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Public Administration/ Business Administration
  • Risk Management
  • Statistics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Tourism Management

 

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MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL & SELECTION

The bursary will cover students for the remainder of their studies, renewable each year, dependent on satisfactory academic performance each year.

Students will be required to enter into contractual obligation with the department.

Successful candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Department of Tourism Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying full-time towards a Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must NOT be employed by the Department of Tourism

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY

Download and complete the Department of Tourism Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

Alternatively, hard copy application forms can be collected from the reception of the Department of Tourism.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Department of Tourism Bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Most recent academic records/ transcripts (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration at a tertiary institution (certified copy)
  • Proof of parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
  • Motivational letter supporting your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Research proposal: Honors and Masters students

 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: Bursary2026@tourism.gov.za
(Insert the words “Department of Tourism Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

– Post:
Tourism House
Private Bag X424
Pretoria
0001
(For attention: Skills Development)

– Hand delivery:
Tourism House
17 Trevenna Street
Sunnyside
0002
(For attention: Skills Development)
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM BURSARY

13 March 2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Department of Tourism directly:
Contact people:
Mr Gregory Moroke – Tel: 012 444 6166
Ms Marjorie Sibiya – Tel: 012 444 6174
 

Please do NOT contact the Department of Tourism if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in February 2026.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.