Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary 2026

About the Bursary Provider

The Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) provides services and creates laws for residents in the province. It works alongside the national government and municipalities to ensure access to services and facilities.

NCPG Bursary Programme – Fields Covered

The NCPG Provincial Transversal Bursary Programme for 2026 is open to students residing in the Northern Cape. Bursaries are awarded for studies in scarce and critical skills fields, including hard-to-fill vacancies in the public and private sectors. Priority is given to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

Bursary Coverage & Value

The bursary covers registration fees, tuition fees, books, and accommodation. The total value is determined by household income:

• Household income R0–R350,000: maximum bursary R120,000
• Household income R350,001–R550,000: maximum bursary R100,000
• Household income R550,001–R800,000: maximum bursary R80,000
  The bursary does not cover outstanding or pre-existing study debt.

Selection Process

Successful candidates will be contacted by 27 February 2026. Recipients must enter into a contractual agreement with the Northern Cape Provincial Government.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy all of the following:

• South African citizen
• Unemployed
• Reside in the Northern Cape province
• Aged 18–30
• Currently in Matric or completed Matric
• Studying or intending to study towards an undergraduate or first degree in one of the listed fields
• Enrolled or accepted at a recognised public higher education institution in South Africa
• Strong academic record
• In financial need
  Preference is given to financially needy and academically deserving applicants.

How to Apply

Download and complete the NCPG Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf) or collect it from:

• Office of the Premier, DSC Building, 69 Memorial Rd, Monument Heights, Kimberley
• Department of Labour, 42 Pniel Rd, Kimberley
• Thusong Centres: Tlhokomelo, New Legislature, Nobengula Extension, Galeshewe, Kimberley; Augrabies, 199 Tin Crescent; Colesberg, cnr Chamberlain Square & Church Street; Vanzylsrus, 33 Short Street; Manne Dipico, 62 Sparrow Street; Pescodia
• Northern Cape Urban TVET College: City Campus, 1 Cullinan Cres, Civic Centre, Kimberley; Moremogolo Campus, 777 Nobengula Road, Galeshewe
• Northern Cape Rural TVET College: Upington Campus, 1 Steve Naude St, Blydeville; Kathu Campus, Hans Coetzee St, Kathu
• Department of Basic Education, 156 Barkly Rd, Homestead, Kimberley

Enter “bursariesguru.co.za” when asked how you heard about the bursary. Submit the following certified documents:

• Identity document
• Latest Matric results (if currently in Matric)
• Matric certificate (if completed)
• Most recent academic transcripts
• Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution
• Proof of registration at a tertiary institution
• Curriculum plan of the intended field of study
• SARS confirmation letters, proof of income, bank statements, affidavits, or other legal documents, depending on applicant status (employed, unemployed, self-employed, orphaned, fostered, etc.)
  All documents must be certified within the past 6 months.

Submit applications via:

• Email: [email protected] (Subject: “NCPG Bursary 2026”)
• Hand-delivery: Office of the Premier, T&I Office Building, 69 Memorial Rd, Monument Heights, Kimberley, 8301

Closing Date

31 October 2025 – applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.