Department of Tourism — External Bursaries 2026 (Pretoria) | Apply by 20 March

Apply for the Department of Tourism External Bursaries 2026 (Pretoria). The Department offers bursary opportunities to South African students studying towards a Diploma, Degree, Honours, MSc, MTech, Master’s or PhD in the fields listed below. Completed applications must be submitted by 20 March 2026.

The Department of Tourism invites South African students to apply for External Bursaries 2026 (Pretoria). Bursaries are available to students studying towards Diplomas, Degrees, Honours, MSc/MTech, Master’s and PhD qualifications in a range of priority fields. The bursary will be awarded for the remainder of the approved study period and may be renewed annually subject to satisfactory academic performance. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a formal contract with the Department of Tourism.

Required study fields

• Tourism Management
• Accounting / Financial Accounting / Management Accounting
• Bachelor of Law
• Business Analytics
• Communications / Communication Science / Communication Design / Graphic Design / Strategic Communication
• Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Development
• Construction Management
• Data Sciences / Data Analytics
• Development Studies
• Digital Transformation
• Economics
• Facility Management / Property Management and Development
• Forensic Auditing / Internal Auditing / Information Systems Auditing
• Humanities (Social Sciences)
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Industrial / Organisational Psychology
• Management Services / Operations Management / Work-Study / Organisational Development
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Public Administration / Business Administration
• Risk Management
• Statistics
• Supply Chain Management

Duration

The bursary will be awarded for the remainder of the approved study period and will be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory academic performance. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a formal contractual agreement with the Department of Tourism.

How to apply

1. Download the bursary form from tourism.gov.za or collect at the Department reception.
2. Complete the form and attach certified documents (see Requirements below).
3. Submit before 20 March 2026 by hand, post or email (details below).

Submission channels

• Hand delivery: Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Street, Sunnyside, 0002
• Posted to: Tourism House, Private Bag X 424, Pretoria, 0001
• Emailed to: Bursary2026@tourism.gov.za

Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A fully completed bursary application form
• Certified copies of academic certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Certified copy of South African ID document
• Proof of registration at a recognised institution
• Proof of parents/guardian income
• A motivational letter

Application forms

Application forms are available on the Department of Tourism website: tourism.gov.za or may be obtained at the reception area of the Department of Tourism.