Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT (NCPG)
The Northern Cape Government creates laws for and provides services to residents within the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The Northern Cape Government work closely alongside the national government and municipalities within the province, to make sure that the citizens have access to services and facilities.
ABOUT THE NCPG BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) is inviting students to apply for the Provincial Transversal bursary programme, for the
2026 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded to
students residing in the Northern Cape, for studies in scarce and critical skills fields
and hard to fill vacancies (in the public and private sector).
(view our list of
scarce and critical skills list
here).
Priority will be given to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-related fields.
** RELATED BURSARIES **
View our other
Government Bursaries and Scholarships
here
.
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Science Bursaries and Scholarships
here
.
View our other
Bursaries OPEN for application
here
.
MORE ABOUT THE NCPG BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books and accommodation.
The total value of the bursary is determined by a financial means test or sliding scale, according to the applicants household income:
If you have a total household income of R0 to R350 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R120 000
If you have a total household income of R350 001 to R550 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R100 000
If you have a total household income of R550 001 to R800 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R80 000
The bursary will NOT cover outstanding or pre-existing study debt.
MORE ABOUT THE NCPG BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION
Successful candidates will be contacted by no later than 27 February 2026 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with the Northern Cape Provincial Government.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the NCPG Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
You must be a South African citizen
You must be unemployed
You must reside within the Northern Cape province
You must be between 18 and 30 years old
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate or first degree qualification, within one of the fields listed above
You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public institution of Higher Education in South Africa
You must have a strong academic record
You must be in financial need
Preference will be given to financially needy and academically deserving applicants
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY
Download and complete the
NCPG Bursary Application Form 2026
(.pdf)
Alternatively, you may collect an application form at any of the following offices:
Office of the Premier (DSC Building, 69 Memorial Rd, Monument Heights, Kimberley)
Department of Labour (Department of Labour Building, 42 Pniel Rd, Kimberley)
Thusong Centres (Tlhokomelo, New Legislature, Nobengula Extension, Galeshewe, Kimberley / Augrabies, 199 Tin Crescent, Augrabies / Colesberg, cnr Chamberlain Square and Church Street, Colesberg / Kgomotsego, 33 Short Street (Next to Municipal Building/Library), Vanzylsrus / Manne Dipico, 62 Sparrow Street, Pescodia, Kimberley)
Northern Cape Urban TVET College (City Campus, 1 Cullinan Cres, Civic Centre, Kimberley / Moremogolo Campus, 777 Nobengula Road, Galeshewe, Kimberley)
Northern Cape Rural TVET College (Upington Campus, 1 Steve Naude St, Blydeville, Upingtony / Kathu Campus, Hans Coetzee St, Kathu)
Department of Basic Education (156 Barkly Rd, Homestead, Kimberley)
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the NCPG Transversal Bursary Programme.
Submit clear copies of the following documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
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):
Identity Documents
Proof of income, if employed
3 month latest bank statements
SARS 2025 Income Tax Assessment or SARS confirmation letter confirming tax status
Letter from all registered banks confirming account details
Affidavit or proof from Department of Labour, if unemployed
Latest financial statement and latest Tax assessment, if self-employed
SASSA
slip, if receiving a child grant or pension
Death certificate, if deceased
Marriage certificate, if married
Divorce decree, if divorced
Affidavit or confirmation from school principal, if parent is single
Affidavit from legal guardian, if under the care of a legal guardian
Legal documents from social worker or Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, if an orphan or fostered child
Note: documents must have been certified within the past 6 months.
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email:
BursAdmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com
(Insert the words “
NCPG Bursary 2026
” in the email subject line).
– Hand-delivery:
Office of the Premier
T&I Office Building
69 Memorial Rd
Monument Heights
Kimberley
8301
CLOSING DATE FOR THE NCPG BURSARY
10 November 2025 (extension).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Northern Cape Provincial Government directly:
Email: bursadmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com / bursenquiries@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com / nctpb2022@gmail.com
Tel: 053 831 3550
WhatsApp: 065 588 7618
Applicants must read the
NCPG Bursary FAQ’s
before making a query.
Please do NOT contact the Northern Cape Provincial Government if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here:
https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in November 2025.
SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.
What's Covered
See description details.
Eligibility Criteria
See description details.
Application Requirements
See description details.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 07, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Medical
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-AD3B77F8