Northern Cape Premier’s Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status
Applications open Closes 30 September 2026
Provider
Northern Cape Provincial Government
Field of study
Data Science, Informatics and Information Systems, Information Technology, Project Management
Study level
Undergraduate
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open and close on 30 September 2026.

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The Northern Cape Provincial Government funds undergraduate study for unemployed young people from the province through the Office of the Premier’s bursary programme, administered by the Northern Cape Premier’s Education Trust Fund. It is worth up to R120 000 a year and gives priority to science, technology, engineering and mathematics and other scarce skills the province struggles to fill.

About the Northern Cape Premier’s Bursary

  • Value: up to R120 000 a year, on a sliding scale by household income. Households earning up to R350 000 qualify for R120 000, up to R550 000 for R100 000 and up to R800 000 for R80 000.
  • Covers registration fees, tuition, prescribed books and accommodation. Existing debt is excluded.
  • Fields: undergraduate qualifications in scarce and critical skills, with priority for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Northern Cape Premier’s Bursary eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen aged 18 to 30, living in the Northern Cape.
  • Unemployed.
  • In Matric or completed Matric.
  • Accepted or enrolled at an accredited South African institution for a first undergraduate qualification in a priority field.
  • Strong academic results and demonstrated financial need.

How to apply for the Northern Cape Premier’s Bursary

  1. Download the application form from the bursaries page at northern-cape.gov.za/bursaries.
  2. Attach a certified ID, your Matric results or academic transcripts, proof of acceptance or registration, the curriculum for your course, proof of household income and, if you are 23 to 30, a SARS confirmation of your tax status.
  3. Email everything to BursAdmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com with the subject line “NCPG Bursary 2027”, or hand-deliver it to the T&I Office Building, 69 Memorial Road, Monument Heights, Kimberley, 8301, by 30 September 2026.

Northern Cape Premier’s Bursary closing date

30 September 2026 for the 2027 academic year. Late applications are not accepted.

Contact details

Northern Cape students should also apply to the Mulilo bursary (closing 31 October 2026), the Kumba Iron Ore bursary and the Joe Morolong Assmang bursary. See our Northern Cape government bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the Northern Cape Premier's bursary close for 2027? +
30 September 2026. The 2026 round closed on 31 October 2025 and was extended to 10 November 2025, but do not rely on an extension.
2. How much is it? +
Up to R120 000 a year depending on household income: R120 000 for households earning up to R350 000, R100 000 up to R550 000 and R80 000 up to R800 000. It covers registration, tuition, prescribed books and accommodation, but not old debt.
3. Which fields? +
Undergraduate qualifications in scarce and critical skills, with priority for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
4. Who qualifies? +
Unemployed South African citizens aged 18 to 30 who live in the Northern Cape, are in Matric or have completed it, are accepted or enrolled at an accredited South African institution for a first undergraduate qualification, and can show good results and financial need.
5. How do I apply? +
Email the form and documents to BursAdmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com with the subject line 'NCPG Bursary 2027', or hand-deliver them to the T&I Office Building, 69 Memorial Road, Monument Heights, Kimberley.
6. What documents are needed? +
The completed form, a certified ID, Matric results or transcripts, proof of acceptance or registration, the curriculum for your course, proof of household income, and a SARS confirmation for applicants aged 23 to 30.
Update note (checked September 2026): applications for the 2027 academic year are open and close on 30 September 2026. The 2026 round closed on 31 October 2025 and was extended to 10 November 2025, but no late applications are promised this year.

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