Mpumalanga Premier's Discretionary Bursary Fund
Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Office of the Premier (administered in-house via the OTP Recruitment unit / Internal HRU & CD)
The Premier's Discretionary Bursary Fund is a recurring provincial government bursary run by the Mpumalanga Office of the Premier to support academically deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds who lack the means to study. It is open to any field of study at accredited South African tertiary institutions, and applicants can be matric learners, matriculants not yet studying, or students already enrolled. The monetary value and itemised coverage are not publicly disclosed by the Office of the Premier.
- Amount
- Not publicly specified by the Office of the Premier; the announcement does not disclose the monetary value or itemised coverage.
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- No
Eligible Fields of Study
Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Office of the Premier (administered in-house via the OTP Recruitment unit / Internal HRU & CD) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ From a previously disadvantaged background and in genuine financial need
- ✓ Be a current matric (Grade 12) learner, a matriculant not yet studying, or a student already enrolled at a recognised and accredited South African tertiary institution
- ✓ Studying (or intending to study) in any field of study at an accredited South African higher education institution
- ✓ Able to provide the required supporting documents, including proof of tertiary registration where applicable
What's Included
- ✓ Financial support toward tertiary studies for academically deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds who lack the financial means to study
- ✓ Open to studies in any field of study at accredited South African higher education institutions
- ✓ Accessible to matric learners, matriculants not yet studying, and students already enrolled at a tertiary institution
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Office of the Premier (administered in-house via the OTP Recruitment unit / Internal HRU & CD) bursary application
- 1
Confirm the current cycle is open via the Office of the Premier announcement (the 2026-academic-year cycle closed 30 November 2025 at 16:00; the 2027 cycle typically opens in the second half of the year)
- 2
Prepare an application letter, an updated CV, and all certified supporting documents
- 3
Submit online via the Microsoft Forms application form at https://forms.office.com/r/B7YyKrbjY0
- 4
Alternatively email your application to [email protected], using the subject line 'Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary'
- 5
Or hand-deliver to the Office of the Premier, Makhonjwa Building, 1st Floor, Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Mbombela
- 6
Or post to The Assistant Director: Internal HRU & CD, Ms MK Ngomane, Private Bag X11291, Mbombela, 1200
- 7
Ensure the application reaches the Office of the Premier before the published closing date and time
Required Documents
- 📄 Application letter
- 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 📄 Certified copies of educational qualifications
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Proof of tertiary registration (if applicable)
- 📄 Proof of residence
- 📄 Parent/guardian income documentation
- 📄 Death certificate(s) where a parent is deceased
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who qualifies for the Mpumalanga Premier's Discretionary Bursary?
- You must be a South African citizen from a previously disadvantaged background who is in genuine financial need. You can be a current matric (Grade 12) learner, a matriculant who is not yet studying, or a student already enrolled at a recognised and accredited South African tertiary institution. The fund supports academically deserving students who lack the financial means to study.
- What fields of study are covered?
- There is no discipline restriction. The bursary is open to any field of study at accredited South African higher education institutions.
- How much is the bursary worth?
- The Office of the Premier does not publicly disclose the monetary value or itemised coverage. The announcement only confirms that financial support is provided toward tertiary studies for qualifying students.
- How and when do I apply?
- Applications can be submitted online via the Microsoft Forms link (https://forms.office.com/r/B7YyKrbjY0), by email to [email protected] with the subject line 'Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary', by hand delivery to the Office of the Premier in Mbombela, or by post. The most recent advertised cycle closed on 30 November 2025 at 16:00 for the 2026 academic year. The programme is recurring annually and the 2027 cycle typically opens in the second half of the year, so check the official announcement each year.
When do 2027 applications open?
Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Office of the Premier (administered in-house via the OTP Recruitment unit / Internal HRU & CD) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 30 November 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Office of the Premier (administered in-house via the OTP Recruitment unit / Internal HRU & CD) before you rely on them.
Check Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Office of the Premier (administered in-house via the OTP Recruitment unit / Internal HRU & CD)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Office of the Premier (administered in-house via the OTP Recruitment unit / Internal HRU & CD):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 013 766 7066
Information verified 2025-11-30. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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