Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary

Fields of study

• Cost and Management Accounting
• Economics
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Internal Auditing
• Supply Chain Management

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Eastern Cape province
• Have completed Matric (NSC) with admission to a National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree
• Have achieved a minimum of level 5 for English Home Language OR level 4 for English First Additional Language, in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Mathematics OR level 6 for Mathematical Literacy, in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum of level 6 for Accounting, in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum of level 6 for Economics, in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate degree or national diploma (NQF level 6 or 7 with a minimum of 360 credits), within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be studying or admitted/ registered to study full-time, at a public tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be in financial need with a combined household income of NOT more than R367 790 per year
• Preference will be given to students living with disabilities, who have not been represented in the department’s previous awards

Documents you will need

• An application letter with the reference number “ECPT/BURSARIES/2026”
• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of admission or registration from your institution, for the 2026 academic year (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or social grant if applicable) (certified copy)
• Parents death certificate, if deceased and affidavit to confirm the guardian
• Proof of residence
• Proof of disability, if applicable (and your application letter must stipulate what type of disability you are living with)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
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   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] OR [email protected] (Insert the words “EC Provincial Treasury Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 083 975 0822
• Phone 083 984 8134
• Phone 065 685 8575

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury

Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury oversees the province's budget and financial management.