Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Bursaries 2022
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) invites applicants to apply for Bursary Programme 2022 academic year.
Applications for this intake are closed (closed 31 Jan 2022).
Department Forestry, Fisheries And usually opens again at about the same time each year. Its page lists every intake we have seen and when each one closed.
Listing last updated 16 Nov 2021. We recheck our listings every day.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Bursaries 2022 is a bursary offered by Department Forestry, Fisheries And in Gauteng. Applications close on 31 Jan 2022.
Who can apply
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or you must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full time, in one of the fields listed above, for 2022
- You must be registered to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must NOT be an employee of the DFFE
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates and those living with disabilities
How to apply
Applications are submitted directly to Department Forestry, Fisheries And - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.
Full details
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) invites applicants to apply for Bursary Programme 2022 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing date is 26 November 2021
Bursaries will be awarded for full time studies, in the fields listed below:Biodiversity and Conservation:
- Biological Sciences (Degree/ Hons BSc)
- Environmental Management (Diploma/ Degree/ Hons)
- Environmental Science (Diploma/ Degree/ Hons)
- Environmental Strategy Development and Implementation or Environmental Law including Advanced Legislative Drafting (Diploma/ Degree/ Hons)
- Global change dynamics (Climate Change, drought, biodiversity loss) (Diploma/ Degree/ Hons)
- Heritage Studies (Diploma/ Degree)
- Nature Conservation (Diploma/ Degree / Hons)
- Natural Science / Environmental Science/Management majoring in Ecology, Resources Management and Geographical Information System (BSc/ Hons/ MSc)
- Risk management or Policy Development (Diploma/ Degree/ Hons)
- Wetlands Management and/or Ecosystem Approach (Diploma/ Degree/ Hons)
Chemicals and Waste Management:
- Biochemistry/ Microbiology (MSc/ M Tech)
- Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry (MSc/ M Tech)
- Eco-toxicology of environmental pollutants (Masters/ PhD)
- Ecoxicology (B Hons/ M Sc)
- Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (Masters/ PhD)
- Environmental Science (B Degree/ M Tech/ Hons/ MSc)
- Epidemiology of environmental pollutants (Masters/ PhD)
- Impacts and synergistic effects of environmental pollutants on the environment (Masters/ PhD)
- Toxicology (Masters/ PhD)
- Waste Management (B Degree/ Hons/ MSc)
Climate Change, Air Quality and Sustainable Development:
- Chemistry (BSc)
- Conservation (National Diploma/ B Degree)
- Earth and Environmental Sciences (National Diploma/ B Degree)
- Environmental Management (BSc/ National Diploma)
- Environmental Science (BSc/ National Diploma)
- Geography, Archaeology and Environmental (BSc)
- Natural Science (National Diploma/ B Degree)
- Sustainable Development (National Diploma/ B Degree)
Environmental Programmes:
- Environmental Science (National Diploma)
- Environmental Science: Biological Resources (BSc Degree/ Hons/ Masters)
- Environmental Science: Environmental Economics (BSc Degree/ Hons/ Masters)
- Environmental Science: Environmental Law/ Biological Sciences (BSc Degree/ Hons/ Masters)
- Environmental Science: People and the Environment (BSc Degree/ Hons/ Masters)
- Environmental Science: Water Resources (BSc Degree/ Hons/ Masters)
- Horticulture (National Diploma/ Adv Diploma)
- Landscape Technology (National Diploma/ Adv Diploma)
Forestry Management:
- Environmental Science or Management (National Diploma/ B Degree/ Hons/ MSc)
- Forestry (National Diploma/ AdvDip/ B Degree/ Hons/ Master’s Degree)
- Forestry (B Degree / Hons / Master’s Degree)
- Forestry, Wood Science (BTech/ M Sc)
- Game Ranch management (National Diploma/ AdvDip/ Hons/ MSc/ PhD)
- Nature Conservation (National Diploma/ AdvDip/ Hons/ MSc/ PhD)
- Nature Conservation, Botany, Marine Science (National Diploma/ BTech/ BDegree/ Hons/ MSc)
- Veld Fire Management (Higher Certificate)
- Wood Technology (National Diploma/ AdvDip/ Hons/ MSc/ PhD)
Fisheries Management:
- Environmental Science (B Degree/ Hons/ MSc)
- Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture (BSc)
- Marine Biology (BSc)
- Oceanography (National Diploma)
- Oceanography and Marine Biology (BSc)
Oceans and Coast:
- Applied Aquaculture
- Aquatic Veterinary Science
- Biochemistry (Genetics) (Hons/ MSc)
- Botany (Coastal-related) (Hons/ MSc)
- Chemistry (Heavy metals pollution in the Marine Environment) (MSc)
- Chemistry (Hydro-Carbons) (MSc)
- Data Analyst and statistical modelling
- Ecological modelling (MSc)
- Ecophysiology (Hons/ MSc)
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental/ Maritime Law
- Environmental Science (BSc/ Honours/ Masters/ PhD)
- GIS emphasis on Spatial analysis (Hons/ MSc)
- Information Technology and GIS (Marine)
- Marine Science/ Environmental Science (BTech)
- Marine Spatial Planning
- Marine Protected Areas Management
- Maritime Law (BSc)
- Maritime Security
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nature Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management (BSc)
- Ocean Governance
- Ocean Noise (Physics & Biology Oceanography) (PhD)
- Operations Management (BTech)
- Resource/ Environmental Economics
- Taxonomy (Systematics) and Biodiversity (MSc)
Regulatory Compliance and Sector Monitoring:
- Botany (BSc)
- Chemistry (BSc)
- Environmental Management majoring in Environmental Impact Assessment (Bachelors Degree)
- Environmental Sciences (majoring in Animal and wildlife) (Bachelors Degree)
- Geography (BSc Honours)
- Geography, Geoinformatics (BSc)
- Law (B.A)
- LLB (Major courses: Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Legislative Drafting)
- LLM
- Paralegal (National Diploma/ Degree)
The bursary will be awarded for the maximum value of R40 000.
Successful candidates will be contacted by no later than 31 January 2022 - if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Successful bursary recipients will be required to sign a bursary contract with the department.
Requirements
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):
How to apply
Download and complete the: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Candidates are required to indicate the reference number and qualification they are applying for, on the application form:
- Biodiversity and Conservation (Reference: B&C/01/2022)
- Chemicals and Waste Management (Reference: CWM/01/2022)
- Climate Change, Air Quality and Sustainable Development (Reference: CCAS/01/2022)
- Environmental Programmes (Reference: EP/01/2022)
- Forestry Management (Reference: FO /01/2022)
- Fisheries Management (Reference: FI/01/2022)
- Oceans and Coast (Reference: OC/01/2022)
- Regulatory Compliance and Sector Monitoring (Reference: RCSM/01/2022)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory - if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Qualifications or certificates completed (certified copies)
- Most recent academic records, if currently studying (certified copies)
- Proof of registration, if enrolled (on institutes letterhead)
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable/ affidavit or death certificates if deceased)
- Research proposal, if an Honours or Masters student
- Motivational letter to support your application and explain why you should be awarded the bursary
Applications must be submitted to:The Director-GeneralDepartment of Forestry, Fisheries and the EnvironmentPrivate Bag X 447Pretoria0001(Attention: Learning and Development - Bursary Section)
Note: applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Bursaries 2022?
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Bursaries 2022 is a bursary offered by Department Forestry, Fisheries And for South African students and applicants interested in Engineering, Commerce/Business, and IT/Computer Science. Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) invites applicants to apply for Bursary Programme 2022 academic year. Bursary Application Closing date is 26 November 2021 Bursaries will be awarded for full time studies, in the fields listed below:Biodiversity and Conservation: Biolog... You can read the full details, eligibility criteria, and application steps on this page before you apply.
Who qualifies for the Department Forestry, Fisheries And bursary?
To qualify for the Department Forestry, Fisheries And bursary, applicants generally need to meet a few key conditions. These include You must be a South African citizen, You must be currently in Matric or you must have completed Matric, and You must be studying or intend on studying full time, in one of the fields listed above, for 2022. It is open to applicants at Matric, Diploma, and Postgraduate level. Read every requirement carefully on the official listing, because meeting all of them improves your chances of being shortlisted.
When does the Department Forestry, Fisheries And bursary close?
According to our sources, the Department Forestry, Fisheries And bursary closes on 31 January 2022. We last checked this listing on 11 November 2026. We always recommend verifying the closing date on the official listing, as providers sometimes extend or bring forward their deadlines.
What documents do I need to apply?
Our sources do not list the exact documents required for the Department Forestry, Fisheries And bursary, so treat the following as a typical guide rather than a confirmed list. Most South African applications ask for a certified copy of your ID, your matric certificate or latest results, an academic transcript, and proof of household income. Confirm the precise document checklist on the official listing before submitting, because requirements vary between providers.
How do I apply for the Department Forestry, Fisheries And bursary?
Download and complete the: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Bursary Application Form (.pdf) Candidates are required to indicate the reference number and qualification they are applying for, on the application form: Biodiversity and Conservation (Reference: B&C/01/2022)Chemicals and Waste Management (Reference: CWM/01/2022)Climate Change, Air Quality and Sustainable Development (Reference: CCAS/01/2022)Environmental Programmes (Reference: EP/01/2022)Forestry Management (Reference: FO /01/2022)Fisheries Management (Reference: FI/01/2022)Oceans and Coast (Reference: OC/01/2022)Regulatory Compliance and Sector Monitoring (Reference: RCSM/01/2022) Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory - if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Qualifications or certificates completed (certified copies)Most recent academic records, if currently studying (certified copies)Proof of registration, if enrolled (on institutes letterhead)Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable/ affidavit or death certificates if deceased)Research proposal, if an Honours or Masters studentMotivational letter to support your application and explain why you should be awarded the bursary Applications must be submitted to:The Director-GeneralDepartment of Forestry, Fisheries and the EnvironmentPrivate Bag X 447Pretoria0001(Attention: Learning and Development - Bursary Section) Note: applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. Apply early and keep a copy of any reference number or confirmation you receive, in case you need to follow up. For the most accurate and current information, always check with Department Forestry, Fisheries And directly before you apply.
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