Scholarship
DFFE Bursaries
The DFFE offers full-time bursaries to students pursuing studies in environmental science, forestry, fisheries, conservation, and climate change. The programme aims to support students at institutions of higher learning in South Africa.
About this scholarship
DFFE Bursaries is offered by Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Up to R80,000, provided as other support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Up to R80,000. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Environmental Science, Forestry, Fisheries, Conservation, Climate Change, Marine Biology and Oceanography. Nationality requirements apply: South African.
Eligibility
Open to Grade 12 learners and full-time students at South African institutions of higher learning.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-01-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Fields of study
Environmental Science, Forestry, Fisheries, Conservation, Climate Change, Marine Biology and Oceanography
Nationality requirements
South African
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Award
- Up to R80,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Fields of study
- Environmental Science, Forestry, Fisheries, Conservation, Climate Change, Marine Biology and Oceanography
- Nationality
- South African
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-01-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20