SAWC Youth Access Conservation Bridging Course Bursary

The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) is a donor-funded training institution near Hoedspruit, Limpopo, that trains people for conservation careers across Africa. The Youth Access Conservation Bridging Course is a 21-week programme for young South Africans that combines basic computer skills, communication and mathematical literacy with the Eco-Ranger Programme and business-purpose firearms training (security officer), all taught in English.

A limited number of bursaries are set aside for selected students on the course, funded through the College's donor base and its Sponsor-A-Student campaign; self-funded students who meet all admission criteria are also accepted onto the course. The 2026 intake starts on 1 June 2026.

Bursary funding at SAWC generally depends on the type of course: Higher Education and National Certificate students can receive partial bursaries combined with support from their own organisation, while bridging and bursary places on courses such as this one are allocated to selected candidates who pass through the admissions and assessment process.