Call for Applications: National Department of Tourism (NDT) External Bursaries 2026 @Unknown

Overview

The National Department of Tourism (NDT) is offering external bursary opportunities for the 2026 academic year to support South African students pursuing studies in fields that contribute to the development and sustainability of the tourism sector and related industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting academic development in fields that contribute to tourism and national development
• Building a pipeline of skilled professionals for the tourism and public sectors
• Promoting access to higher education opportunities
• Strengthening research, innovation, and strategic planning capabilities within the industry

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to pursue qualifications at recognised higher education institutions in the following 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

Eligible qualifications include Diploma, Degree, Honours, Master’s, MTech, and PhD programmes.

Benefits

The bursary will cover the remaining duration of the approved academic programme and will be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Location

South Africa

How to Apply

Complete the official bursary application form and submit it via hand delivery, postal submission, or email to Bursary2026@tourism.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Department of Tourism’s official website or collected at the department’s reception area.

• Hand Delivery: Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002
• Postal Submission: Tourism House, Private Bag X 424, Pretoria, 0001

Deadline

20 March 2026