Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or you have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must NOT be employed
- You must NOT be an employee of the DFFE
- You must NOT have previously participated in the public service internship program
Please note:
- The bursary will be awarded for the maximum value of R50 000.
- After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to participate in the internship program.
Download Bursary Application Form 2026 (.docx)
Indicate the relevant reference number and qualification you are applying for, on the application form:
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES (Ref: EP/01/2026)
- FORESTRY MANAGEMENT (Ref: FOR/01/2026)
- CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT (Ref: CWM/01/2026)
- FISHERIES MANAGEMENT (Ref: FISH/01/2026)
- OCEANS AND COASTS (Ref: OC/01/2026)
- BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION (Ref: B&C/01/2026)
- CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT (Ref: CCAQ/01/2026)
- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SECTOR MONITORING (Ref: RCSM/01/2026)
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Qualifications or certificates completed, if applicable (certified copies)
- Most recent academic records, if currently studying (certified copies)
- Proof of registration, if enrolled (on institutes letterhead)
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable/ affidavit or death certificates if deceased)
- Motivational letter to support your application and explain why you should be awarded the bursary
Applications:
Applications must be submitted via courier or hand delivery, to the following addresses:
– Pretoria:
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Environment House | 473 Steve Biko Street | Cnr Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Road | Arcadia, PRETORIA
– Cape Town:
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Foretrust Building | No 3 Hammerschlag Way | Foreshore | Cape Town | 8000
Or
Via Post to:
The Director General
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Private Bag X447
Pretoria
0001
Attention: Learning and Development (Bursary Section)
NB: Applications submitted via fax or email will NOT be accepted.