Bursaries

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) Bursary

Government 30 September 2026 Chamu application

Government bursary for Geomatics, GIS, Land Surveying and Town or Urban and Regional Planning studies.

Closes
30 September 2026
Academic reqs
5
Application
Handled by Chamu

Funding details

Fields covered
Geo-informatics, Geographic Information Science, Geomatics, Surveying, GIS, Land Surveying, Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, and postgraduate Geomatics or Planning studies.
Coverage value
Tuition, accommodation, books, meals and living allowance.

Eligibility

  • South African citizen
  • From a previously disadvantaged background or rural community
  • Currently in Matric or has completed Matric
  • Studying or intending to study full-time in one of the listed fields
  • Studying or intending to study at a recognised and accredited South African university
  • Meets the Matric subject levels for the selected DLRRD study route
  • Not a staff member of the department

Academic requirements

Mathematics 60% Physical Sciences 60% Geography 60% Mathematics 50% Physical Sciences 50%

BSc applicants need level 5 for Mathematics.

BSc applicants need level 5 for Physical Science or Geography.

BSc applicants need level 5 for Physical Science or Geography.

Bachelor degree and diploma applicants need level 4 for Mathematics.

Bachelor degree and diploma applicants need level 4 for Physical Science.

Supporting documents

These are the files Chamu will attach to your bursary application.

One academic file required
Covering letter

A short letter introducing the applicant and motivation for the bursary.

Certified copy of ID document Required

Upload the front and back if they are separate files.

Curriculum Vitae Required

Current CV with education, achievements, and activities.

Certified copy of Matric certificate Academic

Required if Matric has been completed. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Full academic record or transcript Academic

Use tertiary institution letterhead where available. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Grade 12 marks Academic

Latest Grade 12 marks are accepted when Matric is not complete.

Grade 11 marks Academic

Grade 11 final marks may support current Matric applications.

Family IDs

Certified ID copies for parents, legal guardian, or spouse, if financial need applies.

Proof of income

Payslips, employment letters, or retrenchment letters for parents or guardians. Not needed for SASSA grant recipients.

Special case documents

Disability Annexure A or Vulnerable Child Declaration, if applicable.