Free State Provincial Government Bursary

Fields of study

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
• Commercial Related (Finance, Economics & Accounting)
• Psychology related
• Social Sciences
• Aviation Studies
• Various BAdmins / Public Governance and Developmental studies

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Free State province
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Have a household income of LESS than R600 000 per annum
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a degree or diploma qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be accepted to study at a recognised and accredited Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa (University or University of Technology)
• Not be receiving any other form of government funding
• Be unemployed
• Be willing to work within the related services sectors
• Preference will be given to students from a previously disadvantaged background

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Learning aid devices (where applicable)
• Meals
• Accommodation (where applicable)
• Transport (where applicable)
• Support Unit: For academic & emotional support Stakeholder Support Unit: Ensures smooth coordination with institutions

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric September results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance from a registered Higher Education Institution
• Proof of residence (not older than 3 months)
• Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (certified copy of latest payslips if employed – not older than 3 months/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable)

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
   Free State Office of the Premier Bursary Application Form 2026

   Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the following offices: Office of the Premier (FSTDI and OR Tambo Building), Thusong Centres, Central University of Technology and University of the Free State.
   Applications must be hand delivered to the following address: FSTDI Brahman Building 124 Nelson Mandela Drive Westdene Bloemfontein 9301 (Bursary unit at the Reception area)

   Download and complete the Free State Office of the Premier Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 13 November 2026. 13 November 2026 (at 16:00). Late applications are almost never accepted.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 065 742 5935
• Phone 060 533 4702

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

About Free State Provincial Government

The Free State Office of the Premier coordinates the provincial government's work and runs its bursary scheme for scarce and critical skills.