How to apply for Teveta bursary?

Applying for the Teveta Bursary: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a Zambian citizen with aspirations for technical or vocational education and training (TEVET)? If so, the TEVET bursary might be your key to pursuing your goals, courtesy of the Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS).

​This financial aid program is for the 2026 academic year and aims to assist vulnerable students. The MoTS TEVET Bursary covers the following key areas:

• ​Tuition fees (100%) paid directly to the training provider.
• ​Boarding fees, particularly for rural institutions (to those that deserve boarding), paid directly to the training provider.
• ​Examination fees (100%) paid directly to the training provider.

​🎯 Application Deadline

​All applications must be submitted online. The closing date is Friday, 19th December, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

Before embarking on your Teveta bursary application journey, ensure you meet these essential criteria:

1. ​Must be a Zambian citizen and in possession of a Green National Registration Card (NRC).
2. ​Must possess an acceptance letter from a MoTS Training Institution.
3. ​Must not be more than 35 years of age.
4. ​Must not be on any other Bursary or Scholarship.
5. ​Must meet the vulnerability criteria from the Social Welfare Department (SWD) in your district and obtain a Vulnerability status report.
6. ​Must possess one of the following qualifications:
7. ​Grade 12 School Certificate (or its equivalent) for those applying for Craft/Certificate, Technician/Advanced Certificate, or Technologist/Diploma programmes.
8. ​Grade 9 Certificate or Grade 7 Certificate for those applying for Trade Test level programmes.
9. ​Please Note: Females and Persons living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Once eligibility is confirmed, follow these steps to apply online through the Teveta bursary system portal:

1. Visit TEVETA APPLICATION WEBSITE 

2. Create an account if you're a first-time applicant; otherwise, sign in with existing credentials.

3. Navigate to 'Apply Here' after logging in.

4. Complete the application form, providing personal, academic, and financial details. Upload scanned copies of your NRC, admission or acceptance letter, and social welfare report.

5. Click 'Submit' to complete the application, and note your application reference number for future reference.

Selection Process

After the application period, the MoTS (TEVET) Bursaries Committee will review applications based on merit and need. The selection process concludes with the announcement of successful candidates.

Successful candidates will be announced on the MoTS website and the Teveta bursary system portal. Notifications will also be sent via email or SMS.

Successful candidates must sign a bursary agreement and enroll in their respective institutions.

Conclusion

The Teveta bursary opens doors for Zambian students pursuing TEVET courses. If you meet the criteria, don't miss this opportunity. Apply before the deadline.

I hope this guide proves helpful. For questions or comments, feel free to share below. Thank you for reading, and best of luck with your application!

Blog post created by Museli Mulaima