SANParks: Bursaries 2026
The South African National Parks (SANParks) is inviting applications for its external bursary programme aimed at aspiring youth who will be entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2026 academic year.
Fields of Study:
- Environmental Sciences
- Nature Conservation
- Environmental Management
- Green Energy
- Environmental Engineering
- Sustainable Development
- Game Ranch Management
- Tourism
- Hospitality Management
- Resort Management
- Tour Guide
- Events and Conference Management
- Social Sciences
- Community Development
- Economic Development
- Socio-Economic Development and related Development Studies
Requirements:
- Must be South African citizens.
- Must be learners from communities living adjacent to National Parks as defined in their management plans.
- Proof of application and admission to an accredited institution of higher education eligibility for funding.
- Must be entering post-matric study in 2026.
- Full-time studies towards an academic diploma/degree at an accredited public South African College/University of Technology/University.
- Must be youth aged 18 – 35.
Students currently registered at an institution of higher education must have a 100% pass rate to be considered (passed all the courses for which you have registered for at the university for the study period already completed).
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter indicating the reasons for the required bursary as well as the field of study you are applying for.
- A comprehensive updated CV.
- A copy of your certified identity document.
- A copy of your certified latest academic record.
- Acceptance letter from the registered/accredited public institution of higher education (University, TVET, College, University of Technology).
- Proof of residential address.
- If receiving a social grant, please attach an affidavit indicating that the income is less than the threshold.
NB: Failure to attach the required documents will result in your application being null and void.
Send Applications to: happy.nhlangwini@sanparks.org
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