KZN COGTA Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – KZN COGTA

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) is responsible for coordinating and creating cooperation amongst various governance institutions, whilst ensuring high quality services are delivered to various surrounding communities.

The Local Government was renamed to The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, to realign with the province’s national imperative. The goal of its new and expanded mandate is to vastly improve coordination between the government and civil society, the private sector, and traditional leaders. Through this, COGTA hopes to increase the impact of public spending and mobilize resources, ensuring a greater quality of service is delivered and that adequate developments take place.
 

ABOUT THE KZN COGTA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

The Bursary award is aimed at students who reside within KwaZulu-Natal, for studies towards a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields of study:

  • Anthropology
  • Auditing
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Disaster Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geographical Information Systems (Cartography, Geography, and Remote Sensing)
  • Information Technology
  • Land Surveying
  • Law
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Valuation

 

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MORE ABOUT THE KZN COGTA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, DURATION, SERVICE CONTRACT & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, meals and a stipend.

Successful candidates will enter a bursary contract for the number of years equivalent to the duration of their qualification. The candidate will also be expected to serve the Department for the same number of years specified in their contract.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 4 months of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by this time, 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 KZN COGTA Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KZN COGTA 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 reside within KwaZulu-Natal province
  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree within one of the aforementioned fields of study
  • You be studying or provisionally accepted/ accepted to study at a public tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal (bursaries may be awarded for studies outside of KZN if the qualification is not available at a tertiary institutions in KwaZulu-Natal or you were not accepted to study at a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal)
  • Candidates living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KZN COGTA BURSARY

Download and complete the KZN COGTA Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the KZN COGTA 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)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full academic record, if already studying (this must show marks, symbols and examination percentages) (certified copy)
  • Acceptance letter from a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of non-acceptance by tertiary institutions within KZN (if applying for studies outside of KZN) (on institutions letterhead)
  • Academic curriculum (showing the number of years of study, modules and subjects for your chosen qualification)
  • List of tuition fees (print out from the tertiary institution)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates (certified copies)
  • Parents or guardians income and expenditure statement
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit or letter from the Department of Labor if unemployed)
  • Proof of residence
  • Motivational letter stating why you deserve the bursary award and your personal circumstances (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Post:
The Bursary Unit
Human Capital Development
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Private Bag X9078
Pietermaritzburg
3200

– Hand delivery:
Natalia Building
330 Langalibalele Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE KZN COGTA BURSARY

22 December 2023.
(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 KZN COGTA directly:
Contact Person 1: Ms J Mchunu
Tel: 033 260 8267

Contact Person 2: Mr S Zondi
Tel: 033 260 8271

Contact Person 3: Ms H Pitout
Tel: 033 260 8268

Contact Person 4: Ms V Govender
Tel: 033 260 8266
 

Please do NOT contact the KZN COGTA 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 October 2023.

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