Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Bursary
About the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment, and Tourism (LEDET):
The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment & Tourism (LEDET) is responsible for promoting economic development, growth, investment, tourism, and sustainable environmental management within the Limpopo province, South Africa.
LEDET Bursary Program:
LEDET offers bursaries in various fields of study to support students within the Limpopo province. These fields of study include:
- Nature Conservation (National Diploma)
- Environmental Sciences (BSc)
- Environmental Management (BSc)
- Eco-Tourism (National Diploma)
- Tourism Management (BTech/BCom/National Diploma)
- Food Operations Management (National Diploma)
- Industrial Engineering (Bachelor Degree/National Diploma)
- Chemical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree/BEng/National Diploma)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma)
- Physical/Process Metallurgy (BEng/National Diploma)
- Business Management/Entrepreneurship (BCom/National Diploma)
- Local Economic Development (Bachelor’s Degree)
- LLB (Environmental Law as a major course)
- Aquatic/Terrestrial Ecology (BSc Hons/Masters)
- Botany (BSc Hons/Masters)
Bursary Coverage and Selection:
The LEDET bursary will cover various expenses, including registration fees, tuition fees, meals, and accommodation. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven’t received any feedback within 8 weeks of the application deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for the LEDET Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- South African citizenship
- Reside within the Limpopo province
- Hail from a previously disadvantaged rural area
- Completed Matric or currently in Matric
- Achieved a Bachelor’s degree pass in Matric
- Enrolled or planning to study full-time in one of the specified fields of study
How to Apply:
To apply for the LEDET Bursary, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the LEDET Bursary Application Form for 2025-2026 (PDF format).
- Submit clear copies of the required supporting documentation along with your completed application form. Ensure that you provide all necessary documents, as any missing items may result in the disqualification of your application. The required documents include:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy) if you have completed Matric
- Matric mid-year results (certified copy) if you are currently in Matric
- Full academic record (certified copy) if you are currently at university
- University acceptance letter
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income (certified copy)
Application Submission:
You can submit your application in one of the following ways:
- By post: The Director Human Resource Development & PMDS Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Private Bag X9484 Polokwane 0700
- Hand-delivered to a Registry office:
- Head Office: 19 Biccard Street, Office No. B1 – 73, Evridiki Towers Building, Polokwane
- Mopani: Mopani Government Building, P/Bag X 9681, Giyani, 0826
- Capricorn: 90 Bok Street, Gani House P/Bag X 9555, Polokwane, 0700
- Waterberg: 84 River Street, NTK Building, P/Bag X 1041, Modimolle, 0510
- Sekhukhune: Parliamentary Building, Lebowakgomo
- Vhembe: Old Parliamentary Building, Block E & F, P/Bag X 5088, Thohoyandou, 0950
Closing Date:
The application deadline for the LEDET Bursary is 20 December. Ensure that you submit your application before this date, as late applications will not be accepted.
Contact Information:
For inquiries related to this bursary program, please contact the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment, and Tourism directly:
- Head Office (Contact Person: Lebelo MR, Tel: 015 293 8418/ 015 293 8387)
- Mopani (Contact Person: Shikwambana M.D, Tel: 015 812 0365/ 015 812 7402)
- Capricorn (Contact Person: Mphahlele M, Tel: 015 297 3839)
- Waterberg (Contact Person: Moropo KP, Tel: 014 717 1055)
- Sekhukhune (Contact Person: Mukhura MP Tel: 015 633 5220/ 015 633 5220 5104)
- Vhembe (Contact Person: Rasila K, Tel: 015 962 4722)
