ECDOE Bursary

Fields of study

• Bachelor of Accounting
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Bachelor of Public Administration
• Bachelor of Science
• BED Honours and PGCE

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
• Reside within the Eastern Cape province
• Be unemployed
• Have completed Matric with a Bachelor Pass
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be registered or accepted to study at a registered public Higher Education Institution in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Stationery
• Accommodation
• Meals

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate or Equivalent Certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Any other relevant qualifications, if applicable (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance/ admission at an institution (certified copy)
• Proof of residential address

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

   See the provider's official website for the application form.

   Download and complete the ECDOE Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 073 923 6960
• Phone 040 606 4222
• Phone 040 606 4223

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

About ECDOE

The Eastern Cape Department of Education runs public schooling in the province and supports skills development for young people.