The KZN Department of Sport and Recreation is making available a limited number of Sport Scholarships to talented athletes for the 2021 academic year. The sport scholarship programme encourages inclusivity through the involvement of able-bodied as well as athletes with a disability and with special needs. Purpose of the Scholarship: • Retention and development of sporting talent in the Province. • Provide opportunities for talented athletes from rural and previously disadvantaged areas to excel in sport. • Support talented athletes from the Province to obtain podium positions at national and international competitions. • Development of youth through programmes of education, skills and health. • Provide access to accredited skills development programmes that will improve opportunities for future employment and contribute to the alleviation of poverty – link to more information and link to Application form