Northern Cape Premier's Bursary Programme

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   Applications for the 2027 academic year closed on 30 September 2026. Watch the official Northern Cape Provincial Government bursary page (www.northern-cape.gov.za/bursaries) for the 2028 round, which normally opens mid-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 BursAdmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com using the subject line given in that year's advert (it was 'NCPG Bursary 2027' for the 2027 round), 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 - late applications are not considered (the 2027 round closed on 30 September 2026)

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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

Is the Northern Cape Premier's Bursary still open for 2027?

No. Applications for the 2027 academic year closed on 30 September 2026. The programme normally opens mid-year: the previous (2026) round ran from 1 August to 31 October 2025 and was extended to 10 November 2025, with successful candidates notified by 27 February 2026. Watch the official bursary page (www.northern-cape.gov.za/bursaries) for the 2028 round, which is expected around mid-2027.

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 emailed to BursAdmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com with certified supporting documents, using the subject line given in that year's advert (for the 2027 round it was 'NCPG Bursary 2027'), or hand-delivered to the Office of the Premier, T&I Office Building, 69 Memorial Rd, Monument Heights, Kimberley. The 2027 round closed on 30 September 2026 and late applications are not considered. The previous (2026) round closed on 31 October 2025, was extended to 10 November 2025, and successful candidates were 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).