Gauteng Department of Social Development Bursary South Africa 2025

The Gauteng Department of Social Development (DSD) is one of the departments of the Gauteng Provincial Government. The Gauteng DSD is committed to growing and implementing programmes that assist with the eradication of poverty, social protection and social development among the poor, the most helpless and the sidelined, by partnering with primary customers, service recipients and all those sharing its vision.

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 citizenYou must permanently reside within the Gauteng province (for a minimum of 1 year before applying for this bursary)You must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields above, in 2025You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic recordYou must intend on pursuing a career within the Social sectorYou must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding The following candidates are encouraged to apply: students from any race or gender, students with disabilities, students leaving child and youth care facilities.

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Application forms can be collected and submitted at anyGauteng Social Development office or institution. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Gauteng DSD bursary. Submit clear copies of the following documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Identity Document (certified copy)Matric certificate (certified copy)All education qualifications completed (certified copy)Proof of acceptance or registration at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)Motivational letter to support your application(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Proof of residence in GautengParents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed,affidavitif unemployed, proof ofSASSA grantor pension if applicable)Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) voting district verification printout (indicating voting station and ward details), available on the IEC website (My voter registration