KZN Provincial Treasury Bursary 2027: How to Apply

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury funds accounting students from the province through its external bursary, one of the schemes advertised together each year by KZN’s provincial departments. The Treasury needs chartered accountants and financial managers for its own offices and for the municipalities it oversees, and bursars sign a service contract to work for it after graduating.

About the KZN Provincial Treasury Bursary

  • Field: a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Applicants with disabilities may apply for any field related to the Treasury’s work.
  • Covers tuition, accommodation, meals and prescribed textbooks for full-time undergraduate study.
  • Bursars sign a service contract to work for the Treasury for a period equal to the funding.

KZN Treasury Bursary eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen aged 18 to 35, living in KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Completed Matric with the Mathematics and Accounting results the degree requires.
  • Studying, or accepted, for full-time undergraduate study at a recognised public institution, preferably in KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Young people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply for the KZN Treasury Bursary

  1. Download the application form from kzntreasury.gov.za or the KZN government bursary notice when the advert appears.
  2. Attach certified copies of your ID, Matric results or certificate, academic records if already studying, proof of registration or acceptance, your parents’ or guardians’ IDs and proof of income, proof of residence and a motivation letter.
  3. Post it to the Bursary Unit, KZN Provincial Treasury, PO Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand-deliver it to Treasury House, 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road, Pietermaritzburg, before the closing date.

KZN Treasury Bursary closing date

The last confirmed closing date was 15 February 2026. Expect mid-February 2027 for the 2027 academic year.

Contact details

Accounting students should also apply to the SAICA Thuthuka bursary and see the KZN COGTA bursary and our government bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the KZN Provincial Treasury bursary close for 2027? +
The 2026 round closed on 15 February 2026. KZN departments advertise together after Matric results, so expect the 2027 round to be advertised in January 2027 with a closing date in mid-February 2027.
2. Which fields? +
A bachelor's degree in accounting. Applicants with disabilities may apply for any field related to the Treasury's work, such as finance, economics, auditing or supply chain management.
3. What does it cover? +
Tuition, accommodation, meals and prescribed textbooks for full-time undergraduate study, with a service obligation to the Treasury afterwards.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens aged 18 to 35 who live in KwaZulu-Natal, have completed Matric, and are studying or accepted for full-time undergraduate study at a public institution, preferably in KZN. Young people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
5. How do I apply? +
Post or hand-deliver the completed form and certified documents to the Bursary Unit at Treasury House, 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road, Pietermaritzburg, or PO Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
6. Who do I contact? +
Mrs T Suleman on 033 897 4372 or Ms C Sibisi on 033 897 4391.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2026 round closed on 15 February 2026. KZN departments advertise their bursaries after Matric results are released, so expect the 2027 advert in January 2027 with a closing date in mid-February 2027. The details below are from the 2026 advert.

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