Organisation : Department of Tourism
Bursary Name : External Bursary 2026 (Pretoria)
Applicable For : Students studying towards (Diploma / Degree/ Hons/ MSc/ M Tech Masters/ PhD)
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 20th March 2026
Website : https://www.tourism.gov.za/Careers/Pages/Bursaries.aspx
What is Department of Tourism External Bursary?
The Department of Tourism offers Bursary opportunities to South African students studying towards (Diploma / Degree/ Hons/ MSc/ M Tech Masters/ PhD). Application forms are available on the Department of Tourism’s official website. The bursary will be awarded for the remainder of the approved study period and will be renewed annually. Last date of application is 20th March 2026.
Eligibility of Department of Tourism External Bursary
South African students studying towards (Diploma / Degree/ Hons/ MSc/ M Tech Masters/ PhD) in fields listed below can apply.
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 For Department of Tourism External Bursary?
Completed application forms may be submitted through one of the following channels:
** Hand delivery at Tourism House: 17 Trevenna Street, Sunnyside, 0002
** Posted to Tourism House, Private Bag X 424, Pretoria, 0001
** Emailed to Bursary2026 [at] tourism.gov.za.
Application forms are available on the Department of Tourism’s official website (www.tourism.gov.za) or may be obtained at the reception area of the Department of Tourism. Please note that correspondence will be limited to successful applicants only.
What is the Last Date of Department of Tourism External Bursary?
Last Date of Department of Tourism External Bursary is 20th March 2026.
Enquiries:
For further information, please contact Mr Gregory Moroke (012) 444 6166, or Ms Marjorie Sibiya (012) 444 6174