Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (EC) Bursary 2025-2026
About the DEDEAT Bursary:
The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) in the Eastern Cape is part of the provincial government with a focus on developing and growing the economy within the province. DEDEAT offers bursaries to students in various fields of study, including Economics, Environment, and Tourism. These bursaries cover a range of specific areas of study within these fields.
Fields of Study Covered by the DEDEAT Bursary:
The DEDEAT Bursary covers a variety of fields and specializations within Economics, Environment, and Tourism. Some of the areas of study include:
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom):
- Consumer Law Protection
- Development Economics
- Development Studies
- Economics and Econometrics
- Economics and Law
- Economics and Politics
- Economics and Public Finance
- Economics and Statistics
- Economics of Tourism
Bachelor of Science (BSc):
- Animal, Plant and Environmental Studies
- Coastal Management
- Economic and Development Geography
- Environmental and Geographic Studies
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Science and Management
- Geography of Tourism
- Marine Management
- Tourism Development
Other Fields:
- Applied Social Sciences
- Communication
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Psychology
- Public Administration and Management
The bursary covers various expenses, including tuition, prescribed study material, and accommodation and meals up to a certain amount. Upon graduation, bursary recipients are required to intern with the department for one year.
Eligibility Criteria for the DEDEAT Bursary:
To be eligible for the DEDEAT Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be 35 years old or younger.
- Must reside in the Eastern Cape.
- Must demonstrate financial need, earning no more than R5,000 per annum.
- Students who have completed Matric must have achieved a minimum overall “C” symbol.
- Preference will be given to students from rural and impoverished areas.
How to Apply for the DEDEAT Bursary:
Application forms for the DEDEAT Bursary can be obtained from your nearest DEDEAT regional office or the DEDEAT Head Office. Application forms are typically available between June and September each year.
You can collect application forms from the following regional offices:
- Amathole Regional Office (East London)
- Alfred Nzo Regional Office (Kokstad)
- Cacadu Regional Office (Port Elizabeth)
- Chris Hani Regional Office (Queenstown)
- O.R. Tambo Regional Office (Mthatha)
- Joe Gqabi Regional Office (Aliwal North)
Along with the application form, applicants are required to submit several supporting documents, including a certified copy of their ID document, passport-sized photo, Matric final results certificate, parents/guardians’ ID documents, and other relevant documents depending on your circumstances.
Closing Date for the DEDEAT Bursary:
The closing date for applications for the DEDEAT Bursary is typically announced but has not been confirmed. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date to ensure their applications are considered.
Contact Information for DEDEAT:
For any inquiries related to the DEDEAT Bursary program, please contact the relevant regional office. Contact details for regional offices are provided in the description.
