Northern Cape Premier's Bursary Programme

Applicants must be South African citizens residing in the Northern Cape, unemployed and aged 18–30, and have applied for or be studying toward a first undergraduate qualification at a registered higher education institution.

Open · closes 31 Oct 2026 Bursary Northern Cape

Applications close 31 October 2026 No late applications will be considered.

About

The bursary supports unemployed Northern Cape youth aged 18–30 pursuing full-time or online undergraduate studies for a first qualification at an accredited South African higher education institution. Current or completed Grade 12 learners and students already enrolled at a higher education institution may apply. Financially needy applicants with strong academic performance are prioritised.

What it covers

R80 000–R120 000, based on combined household income

Bursary support for undergraduate or first-qualification studies

Who can apply

South African citizen residing in the Northern Cape

Unemployed and aged 18–30

Applied for studies or already studying at a registered higher education institution

Full-time or online undergraduate studies for a first qualification at an accredited South African higher education institution

Fields aligned with scarce, critical and hard-to-fill positions in the province; STEM fields are prioritised

Documents to prepare

Completed application form

Supporting documents as per the OTP checklist

How to apply

1Complete the bursary application form.
2Attach supporting documents as required by the OTP checklist.
3Submit the application to the Office of the Premier, T&I Office Building, 69 Memorial Road, Monument Heights, Kimberley, 8301, or email it to BursAdmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com.

Sources

Official sourceNorthern Cape Provincial Government — Office of the PremierVisit the official website for the latest information.

Apply on the official site

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