National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) Bursary South Africa 2027 — The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), through the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), invites students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2027 academic year. The NDMC is a branch of DCoG responsible for disaster management in South Africa, aiming to promote an integrated and co-ordinated system of disaster management, specifically prevention and mitigation. Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Masters studies in Disaster Management, Fire Technology, or Fire Engineering (excluding Certificate courses and PhD qualifications).

About NDMC

The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) is a branch of the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), a sector of the government that is responsible for disaster management in South Africa.

Fields Covered

Bursaries will be awarded for the following study levels:

Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Masters

Towards a qualification in:

Disaster Management
Fire Technology
Fire Engineering

Certificate courses and PhD qualifications are excluded from this bursary programme.

Expenses Covered by The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) Bursary South Africa 2027

The bursary award will cover the following expenses:

Full registration fees
Full tuition fees
A resources allowance of up to R11,000 for Master’s students

Eligibility Requirements For The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) Bursary South Africa 2027

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 have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Masters qualification within one of the fields of study listed above (excluding Certificate courses and PhD qualifications)
You must have applied/been accepted/registered to study at a public institution of higher learning in South Africa
Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, Advanced Diploma applicants: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your most recent results
Masters applicants: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent results

How to Apply For The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) Bursary South Africa 2027

Application Method: Online application via NDMC portal.

🌐 Apply Online Here

Application link: https://onlinebursary.ndmc.gov.za/

Note: Please note, the system does not support mobile devices (android or apple).

⏰ Closing Date: 06 October 2026 (23:59pm)

Please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.

Required Documents National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) Bursary South Africa 2027

Undergraduate / Postgraduate Diploma / Advanced Diploma Students

Certified copy of South African ID
Certified copy of Matric Certificate
Most recent academic results or transcript (minimum 60% average)
Proof of application, acceptance, or registration at a recognised public institution

Master’s Students

Certified copy of South African ID
Certified copy of Matric Certificate
Brief CV (maximum 2 pages)
Most recent academic transcript (minimum 65% average)
Proof of application, acceptance, or registration
Master’s research proposal aligned with the 16 Priority Thematic Areas

Important Notes

Successful candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful
Bursary recipients will be required to sign a bursary contract with DCoG, through the NDMC
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Applications submitted via email will not be accepted
Late applications will not be considered
Password-protected or corrupted documents will not be accepted
Only successful applicants will be contacted

Contact

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) directly:

Email: bursary@ndmc.gov.za
General queries – Tel: 012 848 4614 / 012 848 4628 / 012 848 4654
ICT-related queries – Tel: 012 848 4631 / 012 848 4676

Programme Details

Department: Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG)
Centre: National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC)
Bursary Name: NDMC Bursary Programme
Academic Year: 2027
Study Levels: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters
Fields: Disaster Management, Fire Technology, Fire Engineering
Excluded: Certificate courses and PhD qualifications
Institution Type: Public institutions of higher learning in South Africa
Academic Requirements: Minimum 60% average (Undergraduate/Diploma) or 65% average (Masters)
Coverage: Full registration fees, full tuition fees, resources allowance (up to R11,000 for Masters)
Application Method: Online at onlinebursary.ndmc.gov.za (desktop only, no mobile devices)
Closing Date: 06 October 2026 (23:59pm)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the NDMC Bursary Programme?

A bursary programme offered by the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), a branch of the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), for the 2027 academic year. It supports students pursuing qualifications in Disaster Management, Fire Technology, or Fire Engineering at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Masters levels (excluding Certificate courses and PhDs).

2. Who is eligible to apply?

South African citizens who have completed Matric, are studying or intend to study at a public South African institution in one of the eligible fields. Undergraduate/Diploma applicants need a minimum 60% average; Masters applicants need a minimum 65% average.

3. What fields of study are covered?

Disaster Management, Fire Technology, and Fire Engineering at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Masters levels. Certificate courses and PhD qualifications are excluded.

4. What does the bursary cover?

Full registration fees, full tuition fees, and a resources allowance of up to R11,000 for Master’s students.

5. What are the academic requirements?

Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, and Advanced Diploma applicants: minimum 60% average in most recent results. Masters applicants: minimum 65% average in most recent results.

6. What documents are required for Masters applicants?

Certified ID, certified Matric certificate, brief CV (max 2 pages), academic transcript (min 65% average), proof of application/acceptance/registration, and a Master’s research proposal aligned with the 16 Priority Thematic Areas.

7. How do I apply?

Apply online at https://onlinebursary.ndmc.gov.za/ before 06 October 2026 (23:59pm). Note: The system does not support mobile devices (Android or Apple) – use a desktop computer.

8. What happens after I apply?

Successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Bursary recipients will be required to sign a bursary contract with DCoG through the NDMC.

9. What are the important notes?

Incomplete, late, or email applications will not be considered. Password-protected or corrupted documents will not be accepted. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

10. Where can I find more government bursaries?

For more government and disaster management bursaries, explore our bursaries database or check government bursaries.

For more government and disaster management bursaries, visit EduFunds.co.za

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