KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Bursary South Africa 2024

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase economic transformation within the province. They also aim to help the economic development and transformation, as well as to assist with economic planning and development and leadership, and to create an environment that is conducive to investment. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is committed to skills and knowledge development of youth within the province, in order to implement the planned Durban Aerotropolis initiative around King Shaka International Airport. The implementation plan includes increasing the career prospects within the Aeronautical/ Mechanical Engineering field, thus the bursary programme was implemented.

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 reside within the KwaZulu-Natal provinceYou must be between age 15 and 34 years oldYou must be currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed MatricYou must be from a disadvantaged background (preferably from a rural area)You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate Aeronautical Engineering qualificationYou must be studying or have been accepted to study at the University of Witwatersrand or University of Pretoria, in 2024You must have a strong academic record

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Download and complete theKZN EDTEA Bursary Application Form 2024(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the KZN EDTEA 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 latest results (Matric final results/ certificate to be emailed as soon as received) (certified copy)Proof of acceptance letter at WITS or UP, if availableFull academic record, if currently studying (on university letterhead)Motivational letter to support your application and state why you should be awarded the bursary (1 page – read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Proof of residence in KwaZulu-Natal (municipal rates account statement, Police Affidavit, letter from traditional authority or local councillor)Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)Parents or guardians income and expense statement Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:– Post:Attention: Aeronautical Engineering-Bursary ProgrammeMs. Cheryl Singh (Mobile: 066 054 5675)Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental AffairsPrivate Bag X9152Pietermaritzburg3200 – Hand delivery:Attention: Aeronautical Engineering-Bursary ProgrammeMs. Cheryl SinghDepartment of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs270 Jabu Ndlovu StreetPietermaritzburg3201