Department of Correctional Services (DCS): Bursaries for 2023

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Agricultural Science (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Artisans/ Engineering (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Degree)
• Criminology (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Education (Degree)
• Finance and Logistics (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Food Services (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Graphic Design (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Information Technology (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Monitoring and Evalution (Degree)
• Nursing (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Occupational Directed: Education, Training and Development Practices (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Occupational Health and Safety (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Penology and Correctional Services (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Recognition of Prior Learning students included
• Primary Health Care (National Certificate)
• Project Management (Degree)
• Psychology (Degree)
• Risk and Disaster Management (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Security Management (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Supply Chain Management (National Diploma/ Degree)
• Textile Clothing Design (National Diploma)

Requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric or an NCV certificate at NQF level 4
• You must be between 18 and 35 years old and unemployed OR you must be an employee of the Department of Correctional Services of any age
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the qualifications listed above
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be in financial need
• You must NOT be receiving financial support from any other private or public institution
• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply