National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) Bursary

Fields of study

• Disaster Management
• Fire Technology
• Fire Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above (Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, Advance Diploma or Masters studies – the bursary will NOT fund Certificate courses and PhD qualifications)
• Have applied/ been accepted/ or registered to study at a recognised public institution of higher learning in South Africa
• Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, Advance Diploma applicants: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your most recent results
• Masters applicants: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent results
• Students with disabilites are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Books
• Travel fees

Value mentioned: R11 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of application/ acceptance/ registration at a public tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Most recent academic results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Master’s applicants: short Curriculum Vitae (highlighting previous and current employment and academic qualifications where applicable) (max 2 pages)
• Masters applicants: research Proposal on one of the 16 Priority Thematic Areas

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
   • NDMC Bursary Application 2027
   • Register an Account
   • Login

   Applications must be submitted online at: NDMC Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

   Note: the online application process is not available on mobile devices (android or apple).

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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

• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 012 065 1022
• Phone 012 065 1021
• Phone 012 065 1019

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

About National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC)

The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), within the Department of Cooperative Governance, coordinates disaster management across South Africa.