SANParks: Bursaries 2026

The South African National Parks (SANParks) is looking for aspiring youth entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2026 academic year to join our external bursary programme.

The Field of study applied for but not limited, include Degree & National Diploma in the field of:

• Environmental Sciences
• Nature Conservation,
• Environmental Management,
• Green Energy,
• Environmental Engineering,
• Sustainable development
• Game ranch management
• Tourism
• Hospitality Management,
• Resort Management,
• Tour guide,
• Events and Conference Management.
• Social Sciences
• Community Development,
• Economic Development,
• Socio-Economic Development and related Development studies

Requirements:

• Must be South African citizens.
• Must be learners from communities living adjacent to National Parks as defined in their management plans. 
• Proof of application and admission to an accredited institution of Higher Education eligibility for funding.
• Must be entering post matric study in 2026.
• Full-time studies towards an academic diploma / degree at an accredited public South African College / University of Technology / University.
• Must be youth 18 – 35

Students currently registered at Institution of Higher Education 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).

How to Apply

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