South African National Parks (SANParks) External Bursary Programme 2026 for young South Africans. – Scholarship Opportunities

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Application Deadline: 18 August 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 South African National Parks (SANParks) External Bursary Programme. 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.

This bursary scheme is intended to benefit   children residing in communities neighbouring or adjacent to of the National Parks and will be implemented by the SANParks.

Bursary Application

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

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

Requirements

• Recipients of the SANParks bursary Scheme must be South African citizens.
• They must be learners from communities living adjacent to National Parks as defined in their management plans. Attach a link to find the Management plans on SANParks Website.

• Proof of application and admission to an accredited institution of Higher Education eligibility for funding.
• Must be entering post matric study in 2026.
• The bursary is open to students who are pursuing a qualification in a TVET college.
• Must be youth 18 – 35

For students currently registered at Institution of Higher Education, they 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

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

• Motivation letter indicating the reasons for the required bursary as well as the field of study you are applying for;
• A Comprehensive updated CV.
• A copy of your certified identity document;
• A copy of your certified latest academic record.
• Acceptance letter from the registered / accredited public institution of Higher Education (University, TVET, College, University of Technology) and
• Proof of residential address.

EMAIL US AT: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the South African National Parks (SANParks) External Bursary Programme