Hey future environmental champion! Are you passionate about protecting South Africa’s natural beauty, managing our forests, or safeguarding our precious marine life? If you’re looking for a way to fund your studies in these crucial fields, then you absolutely need to know about the **Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Bursary 2026**!
This isn’t just any bursary; it’s your golden ticket to becoming a key player in South Africa’s sustainable future. The DFFE offers financial support to talented students like you who are eager to pursue qualifications in areas critical to the environment, forestry, and fisheries sectors. They’re looking for the next generation of experts who will help shape a greener, healthier South Africa, and they want to help you get there!
Who Can Apply?
Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s a quick checklist to see if you qualify:
- You must be a proud South African citizen.
- You need to be currently in Matric or have already completed Matric.
- You must be planning to study (or already studying) full-time at a recognised South African university or TVET college in one of their listed fields (we’ll get to those awesome fields in a sec!).
- Sorry, but if you’re already employed or currently working for the DFFE, this bursary isn’t for you.
- Also, if you’ve already participated in a public service internship program, you won’t be eligible.
The DFFE is specifically looking for students passionate about:
- **Environmental Programmes:** BSc/Hons/MSc/PhD in Environmental Management/Science, Conservation Ecology, Marine Biology, Engineering Management, GIS, Ecological Economics, Sustainability Learning, Project Management, Resource Economics.
- **Forestry Management:** BSc Hons Natural Resource Management, Forestry/Forest Science, Forest Management, Agric Hons, Rural Development Planning, Wildlife Management, Conservation Ecology.
- **Chemicals and Waste Management:** ND/BTech/MTech/DTech in Environmental Science/Management/Health/Law/Education, Waste Management, Geography, Environmental Pollution/Ecotoxicology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Exposure Science, Civil Engineering, Geohydrology, Microbiology, Data Science, Risk Management.
- **Fisheries Management:** Maritime Studies/Law, Aquaculture, Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ichthyology, Environmental Science, Fisheries Biology, Zoology (freshwater ecology), Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, International Marine Law/Policy, GIS, Remote Sensing, Climate Change & Sustainable Development, Accounting Science, Development Finance, Economics.
- **Oceans and Coasts:** BSc Coastal & Marine Engineering, Town/Regional Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Surveying, Climate Change, Adaptation, Mitigation, Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Marine Spatial Planning, Economics, Marine Biodiversity & Taxonomy, Marine Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics.
- **Biodiversity and Conservation:** ND/Degree Environmental Management/Science, Biological Science, Natural Sciences Management, Geography, Hydrology, Ecotourism, Game Range Management, Environmental Economics, Nature Conservation, Ecological Engineering, Resource Economics, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Legislation/Law, Geology, Water Resources Management.
- **Climate Change and Air Quality Management:** ND/BSc Environmental Science/Management, Earth/Environmental Sciences, Natural Science, Chemistry, Geography, Archaeology and Environmental, Sustainable Development.
- **Regulatory Compliance Sector Monitoring:** LLB (Admin, Legislative Drafting, Environmental Law), LLM, BA Law, Paralegal, Environmental Sciences/Management, Geography, Geoinformatics, Environmental Impact Assessment.
What Does It Cover?
This bursary is designed to give you a significant boost! It will award a maximum value of **R50,000** towards your studies. Imagine what that could do for your tuition, textbooks, or even accommodation!
Just a heads-up: once you’ve successfully completed your degree, you’ll be required to participate in an internship program. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience and kickstart your career in the field you’ve studied!
How to Apply?
Ready to jump in and apply for this fantastic opportunity? Don’t delay! The application process is straightforward:
Click on the link below to head straight to the application page:
Click Here to Apply
If this sounds like the right bursary to kickstart your career in environmental protection, forestry, or fisheries, don’t wait — apply now and explore more amazing bursaries right here on Bursaries Room!
