Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 31 January 2026
- Provider
- KZN COGTA
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 call had been published when we checked.
VerifiedKZN COGTA supports municipalities and traditional institutions across KwaZulu-Natal. Its bursary funds local students in planning, engineering, finance and governance fields the department needs.
About the KZN COGTA Bursary
- Fields include engineering, GIS, land surveying, law, planning, quantity surveying, auditing and supply chain.
- Covers tuition, books, accommodation, meals and a stipend.
- A service contract plus two years in the internship programme.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen living in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Aged 18 to 35, with Matric.
- Full-time diploma or degree at a public institution, usually in KZN.
- Candidates with disabilities encouraged to apply.
How to apply
- Check kzncogta.gov.za for the 2027 bursary advert and form.
- Attach certified copies of your ID, Matric certificate, academic record, acceptance, fee schedule, parents’ income and a motivation letter.
- Post or hand-deliver the application to the department before the closing date.
Closing date
31 January in the last round (2026). No 2027 date has been announced.
Contact details
- Bursary unit: 033 260 8267 or 033 260 8268
KZN students should also see the KZN government bursaries, the town planning bursaries and the MISA bursary.
FAQs
1. When does the KZN COGTA bursary close for 2027? +
No 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 31 January 2026, so expect the next call around December 2026 or January 2027.
2. What is KZN COGTA? +
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, which supports municipalities and traditional leadership in the province.
3. Which fields? +
Anthropology, auditing, civil and electrical engineering, computer science and IT, disaster management, GIS, land surveying, law, quantity surveying, risk and supply chain management, urban and regional planning, and valuation.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens living in KwaZulu-Natal, aged 18 to 35, with Matric, studying full-time for a diploma or degree at a public institution, usually in KZN.
5. What does it cover? +
Tuition, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, meals and a stipend.
6. Is there a work-back? +
Yes. Bursars work for the department for as long as they were funded, plus two years in its internship programme.
Update note (checked September 2026): no 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 31 January 2026, so expect the next call around December 2026 or January 2027. Watch the department’s own website.
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