Student funding

DFFE bursary

DFFE bursary: Annual bursary support for environmental, forestry, fisheries, oceans, climate and related priority qualifications. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked South Africa2026 applications closed
Short answer

The annual advert defines approved qualifications, citizenship, academic and financial requirements. Applicants must use the reference for their field.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Approved study expenses within the annual bursary conditions.

diplomaundergraduatehonoursmastersdoctoralbiodiversitywasteclimateenvironmental sciencefisheriesforestryoceansenvironmental law

What to do

Prepare without using an old form

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Check how this route works2026 applications closed. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Do not submit an old formUse the official provider route to look for a new call. Prepare the listed evidence, but do not send documents until the provider publishes a current application route.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

DFFE External Bursary questions

Who should check DFFE External Bursary?

The annual advert defines approved qualifications, citizenship, academic and financial requirements. Applicants must use the reference for their field.

What can DFFE External Bursary pay for?

Approved study expenses within the annual bursary conditions.

Is DFFE External Bursary open now?

2026 applications closed. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.