Hey future hospitality stars! 🌟 Are you a young South African woman with big dreams of making it in the tourism industry? Well, you’re in luck because the incredible SA College for Tourism Bursary for 2026 intake is now open for applications!
This fantastic bursary, offered in partnership with the MORE Collection Impact Fund, is all about empowering talented young women from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds. It’s designed to give you the professional training, skills, and knowledge you need to kickstart a successful career in the nature-based tourism and hospitality sector right here in South Africa. Think year-long, accredited training that sets you up for success!
Who Can Apply?
Listen up! The SA College for Tourism Bursary is looking for passionate, driven female candidates who fit these criteria:
- You must be a female candidate.
- You should be between 18 and 34 years old.
- You need to have successfully completed your Matric.
- You should come from a rural area or a disadvantaged background.
- Your combined annual household income must be no more than R100,000 (ideally between R80,000 and R100,000).
- You should not have previously completed formal further education (though exceptions might be considered with a strong motivation!).
- You must show a genuine interest and potential for the hospitality industry – we’re talking about a great attitude, excellent communication skills, ambition, and drive!
What Does It Cover?
This bursary is your ticket to a bright future! It covers a comprehensive, year-long professional hospitality training program at the South African College of Tourism. This program is fully accredited by CATHSSETA or QCTO, ensuring you receive top-tier education and practical experience across all facets of hospitality. While the specifics of additional benefits like accommodation or stipends are not detailed, the focus is on providing you with the invaluable training needed to secure skilled positions in the tourism industry.
How to Apply?
Ready to jumpstart your career? Applying is straightforward, but make sure you have everything ready before the closing date!
You’ll need to submit the following documents with your application:
- A certified copy of your South African ID.
- A certified copy of your Matric Certificate.
- Your most recent and updated CV (Curriculum Vitae).
- A copy of your Academic Record if you have attended any other educational institution.
For more details on the Hospitality Academy and the fantastic training they offer, you can visit the SACT website: The Hospitality Academy – SA College for Tourism.
Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity! Applications officially close on 17 October 2025.
Click here to apply now: Apply for the SA College for Tourism Bursary
If this sounds like the perfect bursary to launch your career, don’t wait — apply now! Your journey to a successful hospitality career could start today. Explore more amazing bursaries on Bursaries Room!
