Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury External Bursary

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   Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (SA citizen, Eastern Cape resident, NSC with admission to a degree or diploma in an eligible finance field, financial need, and the required NSC subject levels)

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   Prepare your certified supporting documents (ID, Matric results, admission or registration letter, proof of household income and proof of residence)

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   There is no application form: submit your application by email only to [email protected] or [email protected]

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   Quote the reference ECPT/BURSARIES/2026 in the subject line of your email

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   Submit your complete application before the advertised closing date (31 January for the 2026 intake) - late applications are not considered

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   Wait to be contacted if you are shortlisted for further selection

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury External Bursary?

South African citizens who are resident in the Eastern Cape Province, have a completed National Senior Certificate with admission to a Bachelor's degree or National Diploma, and are studying (or planning to study) a full-time undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 at a public South African tertiary institution in an eligible finance-related field. You must demonstrate financial need (combined household income not exceeding R467,790 per annum, with some sources citing R367,790) and meet the minimum NSC subject levels. Preference is given to applicants living with disabilities.

How do I apply for the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary?

There is no application form. Applications are submitted by email only to [email protected] or [email protected], with the reference ECPT/BURSARIES/2026 in the subject line. Attach your certified supporting documents: ID, Matric results, admission or registration letter, proof of household income and proof of residence.

When does the bursary close?

For the 2026 academic year the advertised closing date was 31 January 2026, and late applications were not considered. That deadline has now passed. This is a recurring annual provincial bursary that reopens for each academic cycle, typically late in the calendar year, so watch the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury website (ectreasury.gov.za) for the next round.

What does the bursary cover and is it renewable?

The bursary covers tuition fees and approved study-related costs for full-time undergraduate study. A specific rand value is not publicly published. It is renewable each year subject to satisfactory academic performance and the availability of funds.