iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary South Africa 2026

iSimangaliso Wetland Park, located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is one of the largest protected area in the country. The park was previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, but in 2007 was renamed to iSimangaliso Wetland Park – iSimangaliso means “miracle” and “wonder” in Zulu. In 1999, the Park was listed as the first World Heritage Site in South Africa, owing to its exquisite beauty. The Park houses 3 major lake systems, 8 interlinking ecosystems, historic fishing traditions, majority of the countries remaining swamp forests, the continents biggest estuarine system, over 500 bird species and over 20 000 year old coastal dunes.

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 be a verifiable member of either: The Land Claimants Communities from iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority (Sokhulu, Bhangazi, Dukuduku, Western Shores, Mdletsheni, Makhasa, Mnqobokazi, Nside, Ngwenya, Jobe, Mabaso, Emandleni, (Mbila) and Triangle (Mbila), and Coastal Reserves); OR be a resident of areas of Mkhanyakude District Municipality that are close to iSimangaliso Wetland Park or the Mfolozi Local Municipality particularly in the Sokhulu areaYou must intend on studying towards a qualification within the Conservation, Tourism or a related disciplineYou must entering your 1st year of study in 2026You must be accepted to study at one the following institutions: University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Zululand, Mangosuthu University of Technology and Durban University of TechnologyYou must have applied for NSFAS bursary, or have confirmation that you have been awarded a NSFAS bursaryYou must have a passion for nature

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Download and complete theiSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the iSimangaliso Wetland Park 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 may application be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Proof of NSFAS bursary applicationProof of registration or acceptance to UKZN, UniZulu, MUT or DUTProof of residenceIf you are a member of a land claimant community: official letter from the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of your land claim Trust confirming that you are a member of the land claim communityIf you are a member of iSimangaliso neighbouring communities: official letter from your local leader / councillor confirming that you are from the area and the length of time you have been living there Applications must be submitted via email to:nosipho@isimangaliso.com(Insert the words “iSimangaliso Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).