Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027 | Apply Now

About the Northern Cape Provincial Government

The Northern Cape Provincial Government is responsible for governing South Africa’s largest province by land area and delivering a wide range of public services to its residents. Working within the framework of the Constitution, the provincial government develops legislation, implements national and provincial policies, and oversees key sectors such as education, healthcare, social development, agriculture, transport, economic development, and environmental management.

The Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) is inviting students to apply for the Office of the Premier bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.

Organisation: Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) • Location: Northern Cape province • Focus: STEM and scarce skills • Academic Year: 2027

What Fields of Study Are Covered?

The Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027 will be awarded to students residing in the Northern Cape province for undergraduate studies in scarce and critical skills fields and hard-to-fill vacancies in the public and private sector.

Priority will be given to STEM-related fields which are: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

What Expenses Does the Bursary Cover?

The Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027 will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Books
• Accommodation

Note: The bursary does NOT cover outstanding or pre-existing student debt.

Bursary Value Based on Household Income

The total value of the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027 is determined by a financial means test or sliding scale, according to the applicant’s household income:

• R0 – R350,000/year: Bursary to the maximum value of R120,000
• R350,001 – R550,000/year: Bursary to the maximum value of R100,000
• R550,001 – R800,000/year: Bursary to the maximum value of R80,000

Eligibility Requirements for the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027

Before you apply for the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the Northern Cape province
• You must be between 18 and 30 years old
• You must be unemployed
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time or online towards an undergraduate or first degree qualification in one of the fields listed above
• You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited 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, students attending public institutions of higher learning, and students with disabilities.

Required Documents

Submit clear copies of the following documentation along with your completed application form for the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027. All documents must be certified within the past 6 months.

• Identity Document
• Matric latest results (if currently in Matric)
• Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
• Most recent academic results/transcripts (if currently studying)
• Proof of acceptance / provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution
• 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

• Identity Documents
• Proof of income (if employed)
• 3 months’ latest bank statements
• SARS 2026 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)

Important Information

• Applicants must read the NCPG Bursary FAQs before making a query
• Successful candidates will be contacted by no later than 26 February 2027 – 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

Contact Information

If you have any queries related to the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027, please contact the Northern Cape Provincial Government directly:

• Email: bursadmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com / bursenquiries@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com / nctpb2022@gmail.com
• Telephone: 053 831 3550
• WhatsApp: 065 588 7618

Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG)
• Bursary Name: Office of the Premier Bursary Programme
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: South African citizens residing in the Northern Cape, aged 18-30, unemployed
• Fields of study: STEM and scarce skills (priority to Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Study level: Undergraduate / first degree
• Study type: Full-time or online
• Institution type: Recognised and accredited Higher Education institution
• Bursary value (sliding scale): R120,000 (income ≤ R350k), R100,000 (R350k-R550k), R80,000 (R550k-R800k)
• What is covered: Registration fees, tuition fees, books, accommodation (NOT outstanding debt)
• Preference given to: Financially needy, academically deserving, public institution students, students with disabilities
• Required documents: ID, Matric results, academic transcripts, proof of acceptance/registration, curriculum plan, SARS confirmation, parents’ documents (ID, income proof, bank statements, affidavits, etc.)
• Application method: Download form, email or hand deliver
• Email subject line: “NCPG Bursary 2027”
• Closing date: 30 September 2026
• Notification date: By 26 February 2027