Applications Open for the UKZN Extended Learning Bursary Programme
Applications Open for the UKZN Extended Learning Bursary Programme. Calling all matriculants! Do you want to complete a Certificate in Business/Public Administration? We have a few bursaries still available for the 2025 year. Please see the entrance requirements below:
Certificate in Business Administration (CBA)
This six-month programme introduces basic concepts, practices, and techniques that are consistent with modern businesses, providing knowledge and skills which can be used immediately, and allows successful delegates an opportunity to apply for a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (subject to meeting UKZN admission criteria).
Certificate in Public Administration (CPA)
This six-month programme introduces basic concepts as they relate to the public sector, examines practices and techniques that are consistent with transforming public entities, and provides skills that can be used immediately. Successful students may apply for a Bachelor of Administration Degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Subject to meeting UKZN admission criteria).
Requirements:
- Demographic requirements:
Black (Black, Coloured or Indian) Unemployed South African Youth (18 years – 35 years)
OR
Black (Black, Coloured or Indian) Unemployed South Africans with disabilities as defined in the Code of Good Practice on employment of people with disabilities issued under the Employment Equity Act
- Educational requirements:
Completion of National Senior Certificate (NSC Degree), with not less than 24 NSC points (excluding Life Orientation), and with Mathematics at NSC rating Level 2, English at NSC rating Level 4 and Life Orientation at NSC rating Level 4
OR
Mature candidates may also apply on the basis of Industry experience and recognition of prior learning
- Geographic requirements:
Candidates need to reside in one of the following Municipalities:
1. eThekwini Municipality fully subscribed
2. Umdoni Municipality
3. uMhlatuze Municipality
4. King Cetshwayo District Municipality
5. Msunduzi Municipality
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for these fully funded online programmes and meet the above programme requirements, please apply here:
Please ensure you have the following documents to upload with your application:
- a copy of your ID
- copy of your matric certificate
- proof of address/residence in the listed areas
- CV/motivational letter
Closing Date: 3rd February 2025.
For further queries, please contact Nokwanda Mokoena at [email protected] or call +27 31 260 1234/2170
