1. Which Bursaries in Tourism does the Provincial Government offer?
2. What Does the Bursary Cover?
3. Will I Have to Pay or Work Anything Back?
4. Who Can Apply for a Bursary?
5. How Do I Apply?
6. Where Can I Find More Information?

The Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism generally offers two bursaries for full-time study, provided there is a need for these skills in the province. The bursaries are:

• Diploma in Tourism Management & Hospitality (a three-year course at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
• The Breedekloof Wine & Tourism Bursary (a five-year course at the University of Stellenbosch, offered in conjunction with businesses in the private sector)

The Technikon bursary covers tuition, while the bursary at the University of Stellenbosch covers tuition, books, equipment, accommodation and food.

No. These are not work-back bursaries, and neither do you have to pay any money back.

• A South African citizen or permanent resident
• A resident of the Western Cape
• Able to prove financial need
• Ideally from a historically disadvantaged background
• Accepted for study at the relevant tertiary institution

The Department selects applicants from the list of students registered for the given course. Selection usually takes place in February or March of the first academic year.

If you think you are eligible for a bursary in terms of the above conditions, contact your institution's bursary office.

Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Elton Gordon
Tel: 021 483 9136
elgordon@pgwc.gov.za