Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Bursary Programme 2027 for young South Africans.

Application Deadline: October 2nd, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Bursary Programme. The DFFE offers, to FULL-TIME STUDENTS enrolled with institution of higher learning or INDIVIDUALS in GRADE 12 (MATRIC) and NOT EMPLOYED , the Bursary Programme. The DFFE is inviting full-time students to apply for bursaries, to be awarded in the 2027 academic year. Requirements Eligible candidates must be fulltime students enrolled with institution of higher learning or individuals in grade 12 (matric), not employed. The call for applications only applies to fulltime students enrolled with the institution of higher learning or to individuals in their grade 12 (matric) and not employed; students who have previously participated in the public service internship program are ineligible for consideration; upon completion of your studies, participation in the internship program is mandatory as part of the bursary contract agreement; it is important to note that regulations prohibit participation in the internship program more than once; please indicate clearly on the application form the reference number and the study field; incomplete applications will not be considered; application must be submitted on a prescribed bursary application form; no faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Bursary The maximum amount of the bursary is R80,000.00 Application Procedure All applications should be accompanied by the following documents: motivation as to why the bursary should be awarded to you; certified copies of qualifications and recent academic records; certified copies of identity document (applicant and both parents or guardian); proof of registration (if already enrolled with the institution of higher learning); latest grade 12 results (if currently in high school); proof of parents or guardian’s income; proof if parents are deceased; affidavit if parents are not working. Application Form For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Bursary Programme