SANParks External Bursary Programme 2027 : South African National Parks

Organisation : The South African National Parks (SANParks)
Scholarship Name : External Bursary Programme 2027
Applicable For : Students entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2027 academic year
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 21st August 2026
Website : https://www.sanparks.org/corporate/vacancies/south-african-national-parks-external-bursary-programme-call-for-2027-intake

What is SANParks External Bursary?

The South African National Parks (SANParks) is looking for aspiring youth entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2027 academic year to join our external bursary programme. Recipients of the SANParks bursary Scheme must be South African citizens. The bursary is open to students who are pursuing a qualification in a TVET college. Last date of application is 21st August 2026.

Eligibility of SANParks External Bursary

** Recipients of the SANParks bursary Scheme must be South African citizens.
** They must be learners from communities living adjacent to National Parks as defined in their management plans. Attach a link to find the Management plans on SANParks Website.
** Proof of application and admission to an accredited institution of Higher Education eligibility for funding.
** Must be entering post matric study in 2027.
** The bursary is open to students who are pursuing a qualification in a TVET college.
** Must be youth 18 – 35
** Applicants who earn more than the threshold of R350 000.00 per year do not qualify
** For students currently registered at Institution of Higher Education, they 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).

The Field of study applied for but not limited, include Degree & National Diploma in the field of:
** Environmental Sciences including Nature Conservation, Environmental management, Environmental Science, Green Energy, Environmental Engineering, sustainable development and Game ranch management
** Tourism including Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Resort Management, Tour guide, Events and Conference Management.
** Social Sciences including Community Development, Economic Development, Socio-Economic Development and related Development studies
** Infrastructure and Built Environment including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Project Management
** Technical and Artisan Trades including Electricians, Plumbers, Welders, Millwrights, Mechanics, Technicians, Solar Technicians, Refrigerator Technicians, Water and Wastewater Technicians
** Emerging Scarce Skills including GIS, Analytics, Cyber security, Renewable Energy, Climate Change Adaptation, Biodiversity Economists, Entrepreneurship.

How To Apply For SANParks External Bursary?

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required:
** 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 social grant, please attach- affidavit indicating that the income is less than threshold.

Email: happy.nhlangwini@sanparks.org
Enquiries : happy.nhlangwini@sanparks.org or 012 426 5173

What is the Last Date of SANParks External Bursary?

Last Date of SANParks External Bursary is 21st August 2026.