Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Northern Cape province
• Be between 18 and 30 years old
• Be unemployed
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time or online, towards an undergraduate or first degree qualification, within one of the fields listed above
• Be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution of Higher Education in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• 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

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Books
• Accommodation

Value mentioned: R350 000, R120 000, R350 001

Documents you will need

• 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):

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
   Email [email protected]

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

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 053 831 3550
• Phone 065 588 7618

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

About Northern Cape Provincial Government

The Northern Cape Provincial Government governs South Africa's largest province by land area.