Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2026

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At a glance

Summary

The Northern Cape Government creates laws for and provides services to residents within the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The Northern Cape Government work closely alongside the national government and municipalities within the province, to make sure that the citizens have access to services and facilities. The Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) is inviting students to apply for the Provincial Transversal bursary programme, for the2026 academic year.

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What’s covered

Funding details

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books and accommodation. The total value of the bursary is determined by a financial means test or sliding scale, according to the applicants household income: If you have a total household income of R0 to R350 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R120 000If you have a total household income of R350 001 to R550 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R100 000If you have a total household income of R550 001 to R800 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R80 000 The bursary will NOT cover outstanding or pre-existing study debt.

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Check your match

Eligibility criteria

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 citizenYou must be unemployedYou must reside within the Northern Cape provinceYou must be between 18 and 30 years oldYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate or first degree qualification, within one of the fields listed aboveYou must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public institution of Higher Education in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic recordYou must be in financial needPreference will be given to financially needy and academically deserving applicants

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Prepare ahead

Application requirements

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Your next steps

How to apply

Download and complete theNCPG Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Alternatively, you may collect an application form at any of the following offices: Office of the Premier (DSC Building, 69 Memorial Rd, Monument Heights, Kimberley)Department of Labour (Department of Labour Building, 42 Pniel Rd, Kimberley)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)Northern Cape Urban TVET College (City Campus, 1 Cullinan Cres, Civic Centre, Kimberley / Moremogolo Campus, 777 Nobengula Road, Galeshewe, Kimberley)Northern Cape Rural TVET College (Upington Campus, 1 Steve Naude St, Blydeville, Upingtony / Kathu Campus, Hans Coetzee St, Kathu)Department of Basic Education (156 Barkly Rd, Homestead, Kimberley) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the NCPG Transversal Bursary Programme. Submit clear copies of the following documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Identity Document (certified copy)Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Most recent academic results/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution (certified copy)Proof of registration at a tertiary institutionCurriculum plan of intended field of studyUnemployed applicants between 23 and 30 years old: SARS confirmation letter confirming tax statusParents, guardians or spouse documents (certified copies):Identity DocumentsProof of income, if employed3 month latest bank statementsSARS 2025 Income Tax Assessment or SARS confirmation letter confirming tax statusLetter from all registered banks confirming account detailsAffidavit or proof from Department of Labour, if unemployedLatest financial statement and latest Tax assessment, if self-employedSASSAslip, if receiving a child grant or pensionDeath certificate, if deceasedMarriage certificate, if marriedDivorce decree, if divorcedAffidavit or confirmation from school principal, if parent is singleAffidavit from legal guardian, if under the care of a legal guardianLegal documents from social worker or Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, if an orphan or fostered child Note: documents must have been certified within the past 6 months. Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:– Email:BursAdmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com(Insert the words “NCPG Bursary 2026” in the email subject line). – Hand-delivery:Office of the PremierT&I Office Building69 Memorial RdMonument HeightsKimberley8301

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