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EDTEA Bursary Application Form 2022/2023.How to apply for the EDTEA bursaries program online, requirements, application form, and application closing date 2022/2023.

Want to apply for Bursaries in South Africa 2022? The EDTEA invites an application from suitably and qualifies students for their bursary program 2022/2023.

A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups.

It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.

EDTEA Bursary Progam 2022/2023

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase economic transformation within the province. They also aim to help the economic development and transformation, as well as to assist with economic planning and development and leadership, and to create an environment that is conducive to investment.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is committed to skills and knowledge development of youth within the province, in order to implement the planned Durban Aerotropolis initiative around King Shaka International Airport. The implementation plan includes increasing the career prospects within the Aeronautical/ Mechanical Engineering field, thus the bursary programme was implemented.

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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is inviting students residing within the KwaZulu-Natal province, to apply for bursary funding for the 2022 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering qualifications, at the University of Witwatersrand (WITS) or University of Pretoria (UP).

The department selects 6 students from from disadvantaged backgrounds, with strong academic backgrounds, to receive the bursary each year.

Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the KwaZulu-Natal province
• You must be between age 15 and 34 years old
• You must be from a disadvantaged background, preferably from a rural area
• You must have completed Matric or currently in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering qualification in 2022
• You must be studying or accepted to study at the University of Witwatersrand or University of Pretoria in 2022
• You must have a strong academic record

How to Apply for EDTEA Bursaries

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results (Matric final results/ certificate to be emailed as soon as received) (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently studying (on university letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance letter at WITS or UP, if available
• Motivational letter to support your application and state why you should be awarded the bursary (1 page)
• Proof of residence in KwaZulu-Natal (municipal rates account statement, Police Affidavit, letter from traditional authority or local councillor)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
• Parents or guardians income and expense statement

Note: applicants must clearly mark on their application for whether they are applying for the Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Bursary.

Contact The Bursary Provider

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the KwaZulu-Natal Dept of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) directly:
Contact Person: Ms Ndidzulafhi Nenngwekhulu
Tel: 033 264 2792 / 033 264 2571
Mobile: 072 721 2792
Email: Ndidzulafhi.nenngwekhulu@kznedtea.gov.za

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Z.83 Employment Application Form pdf

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