Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) Bursary 2027: Fully Funded Bursaries for South African Students ·Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Overview

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) offers eligible South African students a fully funded bursary programme for the 2027 academic year, aimed at supporting those pursuing careers in Geomatics and Town/Urban and Regional Planning.

Eligibility

• Be South African citizens.
• Apply for one of the approved fields of study listed by the Department.
• Meet the academic admission requirements for the chosen qualification.

Benefits

The DLRRD Bursary covers:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Prescribed books
• Meals
• Living allowance

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online bursary application. For manual applications, include:

• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified academic certificates or latest academic results

Completed applications should be emailed to: Email: Externalbursaries@dlrrd.gov.za

Deadline

30 September 2026