Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary | Application Form, Eligibility Requirement and Closing Date

The Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary program is designed to address the financial difficulties that the unemployed youth living in the province face.

The provincial government hopes that awarding these bursaries will help by promoting access to higher education and training skilled individuals who can contribute to the region’s development.

This bursary program mainly targets undergraduate studies at accredited South African public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Application Form for the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary

The application form for the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary can be downloaded from the official website of the Northern Cape Provincial Government.

You can also collect an application form at any of the following offices:

1. Office of the Premier (DSC Building, 69 Memorial Rd, Monument Heights, Kimberley)
2. Department of Labour (Department of Labour Building, 42 Pniel Rd, Kimberley)
3. Thusong Centres (Tlhokomelo, New Legislature, Nobengula Extension, Galeshewe, Kimberley / Augrabies, 199 Tin Crescent, Augrabies / Colesberg, cnr Chamberlain Square and Church Street, Colesberg / Kgomotsego, 33 Short Street (Next to Municipal Building/Library), Vanzylsrus / Manne Dipico, 62 Sparrow Street, Pescodia, Kimberley)
4. Northern Cape Urban TVET College (City Campus, 1 Cullinan Cres, Civic Centre, Kimberley / Moremogolo Campus, 777 Nobengula Road, Galeshewe, Kimberley)
5. Northern Cape Rural TVET College (Upington Campus, 1 Steve Naude St, Blydeville, Upingtony / Kathu Campus, Hans Coetzee St, Kathu)
6. Department of Basic Education (156 Barkly Rd, Homestead, Kimberley)

Make sure you complete the form properly and provide all the necessary documentation as requested in the checklist that comes with the application form.

Here’s a quick overview of the required documents:

1. Identity Document (certified copy)
2. Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
3. Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
4. Most recent academic results/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
5. Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution (certified copy)
6. Proof of registration at a tertiary institution (certified copy)
7. Parents, guardians or spouse documents (certified copies):
   • Identity Documents
   • 3 month latest bank statements
   • Letter from all registered banks confirming account details
   • Affidavit or proof from Department of Labour, if unemployed
   • Official SASSA document, if receiving a child grant or pension
   • Latest financial statement and Tax assessment, if self-employed
   • 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

Remember that incomplete applications or those submitted without the required documentation will be automatically disqualified.

Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary Eligibility Requirements

In order for you to be eligible for the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a South African citizen
2. Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
3. Be unemployed
4. Reside in the Northern Cape Province
5. Have gained admission to an undergraduate program at an accredited South African public HEI
6. Demonstrate financial need (although not mandatory, providing proof of financial hardship can strengthen your application)
7. Have a good academic record

Additional eligibility criteria may apply depending on the specific bursary type offered by the Northern Cape Provincial Government.

Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary Closing Date

The application period for the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary ended on 24 November 2023 (at 12:00 middday) last year.

When the next application cycle starts, don’t forget to submit your application before the closing date to avoid getting disqualified.

Early submission allows you to have extra time for processing and increases your chances of securing this valuable bursary.

If you happen to have any inquiries regarding the Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary program, you can contact the Office of the Premier at: (053) 831 3550.