Northern Cape Provincial Government bursary

The Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) is inviting students to apply for the office of the premier bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the Northern Cape, for undergraduate studies in scarce and critical skills fields and hard to fill vacancies (in the public and private sector). (view our list of scarce and critical skills list here)

Priority will be given to STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-related fields.

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE NCPG BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books and accommodation.

The total value of the bursary is determined by a financial means test or sliding scale, according to the applicants household income:

• If you have a total household income of R0 to R350 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R120 000.
• If you have a total household income of R350 001 to R550 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R100 000.
• If you have a total household income of R550 001 to R800 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R80 000.

The bursary will NOT cover outstanding or pre-existing study debt.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE NCPG BURSARY?

Successful candidates will be contacted by no later than 26 February 2027 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Successful candidates will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with the Northern Cape Provincial Government.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE NCPG BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the Northern Cape province
• You must be between 18 and 30 years old
• You must be unemployed
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time or online, towards an undergraduate or first degree qualification, within one of the fields listed above
• You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution of Higher  Education in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must be in financial need
• Preference will be given to financially needy and academically deserving applicants
• Preference will be given to students attending public institutions of higher learning
• Preference will be given to students with disabilities

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE NCPG BURSARY?

Download and complete the NCPG Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

• Email: BursAdmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com (Insert the words “NCPG Bursary 2027” in the email subject line).
• Hand delivery: T&I Office Building, 69 Memorial Rd, Monument Heights, Kimberley, 8301

Alternatively, you may collect an application form at any of the following offices:

• Office of the Premier (DSC Building, 69 Memorial Rd, Monument Heights, Kimberley)
• Department of Labour (Department of Labour Building, 42 Pniel Rd, Kimberley)
• Thusong Centres (Tlhokomelo, New Legislature, Nobengula Extension, Galeshewe, Kimberley / Augrabies, 199 Tin Crescent, Augrabies / Colesberg, cnr Chamberlain Square and Church Street, Colesberg / Kgomotsego, 33 Short Street (Next to Municipal Building/Library), Vanzylsrus / Manne Dipico, 62 Sparrow Street, Pescodia, Kimberley)
• Northern Cape Urban TVET College (City Campus, 1 Cullinan Cres, Civic Centre, Kimberley / Moremogolo Campus, 777 Nobengula Road, Galeshewe, Kimberley)
• Northern Cape Rural TVET  College (Upington Campus, 1 Steve Naude St, Blydeville, Upingtony / Kathu Campus, Hans Coetzee St, Kathu)
• Department of Basic Education (156 Barkly Rd, Homestead, Kimberley)

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE NCPG BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified)

• Identity Document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Most recent academic results/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution (certified copy)
• Proof of registration at a tertiary institution
• Curriculum plan of intended field of study
• Unemployed applicants between 23 and 30 years old: SARS confirmation letter confirming tax status
• Parents, guardians or spouse documents (certified copies):
  • Identity Documents
  • Proof of income, if employed
  • 3 month latest bank statements
  • SARS 2026 Income Tax Assessment or SARS confirmation letter confirming tax status
  • Letter from all registered banks confirming account details
  • Affidavit or proof from Department of Labour, if unemployed
  • Latest financial statement and latest Tax assessment, if self-employed
  • SASSA slip, if receiving a child grant or pension
  • Death certificate, if deceased
  • Marriage certificate, if married
  • Divorce decree, if divorced
  • Affidavit or confirmation from school principal, if parent is single
  • Affidavit from  legal guardian, if under the care of a legal guardian
  • Legal documents from social worker or Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, if an orphan or fostered child

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE NCPG BURSARY?

30 September 2026

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Northern Cape Provincial Government directly:

• Email: bursadmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com / bursenquiries@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com / nctpb2022@gmail.com
• Tel: 053 831 3550
• WhatsApp: 065 588 7618

Applicants must read the NCPG Bursary FAQ’s before making a query.

WHAT DOES THE NCPG DO?

The Northern Cape Provincial Government is responsible for governing South Africa’s largest province by land area and delivering a wide range of public services to its residents. Working within the framework of the Constitution, the provincial government develops legislation, implements national and provincial policies, and oversees key sectors such as education, healthcare, social development, agriculture, transport, economic development and environmental management

In partnership with the national  government, district and local municipalities, and other public institutions, the Northern Cape Provincial Government strives to improve service delivery, stimulate economic growth and enhance the quality of life of communities across the province. Through strategic planning, infrastructure investment and community development programmes, it supports sustainable development while addressing the unique needs of both urban and remote rural areas.