Northern Cape Premier's Bursary Programme

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   Confirm the current application window is open on the official Northern Cape Provincial Government website (www.northern-cape.gov.za/bursaries) - applications typically open around August to October each year

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   Gather and certify all required supporting documents, including ID, Matric results/certificate, latest academic record and proof of household income

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   Complete the official bursary application form for the relevant cycle

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   Submit the application by email to [email protected] using the subject line 'NCPG Bursary 2026' (adjust the year to the relevant cycle), attaching certified supporting documents

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   Alternatively, hand-deliver the application to the Office of the Premier, T&I Office Building, 69 Memorial Rd, Monument Heights, Kimberley, 8301

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   Submit before the published closing date - the 2026 cycle closed 31 October 2025 (extended to 10 November 2025)

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   If successful, expect notification by the published date - successful candidates for the 2026 cycle were notified by 27 February 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Northern Cape Premier's Bursary?

You must be a South African citizen and an unemployed young person aged 18 to 30 who resides in the Northern Cape province. You must be in Matric, have completed Matric, or already be enrolled at a Higher Education Institution, and be pursuing full-time undergraduate (first qualification) studies at an accredited South African institution. You also need a strong academic record, demonstrated financial need (combined household income of R800,000 or below), and your chosen field must align with the province's scarce, critical and hard-to-fill skills - with preference given to STEM disciplines.

How much is the bursary worth and what does it cover?

The bursary covers registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed books and accommodation. The value is awarded on a sliding scale according to combined household income: up to R120,000 per year for households earning R0-R350,000, up to R100,000 for R350,001-R550,000, and up to R80,000 for R550,001-R800,000. Note that the bursary does NOT cover any outstanding or pre-existing study debt.

How do I apply and what is the deadline?

Applications are submitted by email to [email protected] with the subject line 'NCPG Bursary 2026' (with certified supporting documents), or hand-delivered to the Office of the Premier in Kimberley. This is an annual programme that typically opens around August to October each year. The 2026 cycle closed on 31 October 2025 (extended to 10 November 2025), with successful candidates notified by 27 February 2026. Always confirm the next intake's dates on the official Northern Cape Provincial Government website.

Is this the same as the provincial transversal bursary?

Yes. The Northern Cape Premier's Bursary Programme is also referred to as the NCPG Transversal Bursary or Provincial Transversal Bursary Programme. It is funded by the Northern Cape Provincial Government through the Office of the Premier and administered via the Northern Cape Provincial Education Trust Fund (NCPETF).