Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, aged 18-30
- Unemployed
- Resident in the Northern Cape Province
- Studying, or intending to study, an undergraduate STEM or scarce-skills qualification
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of Northern Cape residence
- Proof of unemployment status
- Matric results or academic transcript
- Proof of household income
About Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary
The Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary is run through the Office of the Premier by the Northern Cape Provincial Government, for unemployed residents pursuing STEM or scarce-skills undergraduate qualifications.
Applications can be submitted by email or hand delivery - there is no online portal - so double-check you're sending your application to the correct current email address on the province's own bursary notice each year, since third-party listing sites sometimes carry outdated contact details.
Funding Details
The bursary uses a sliding scale based on household income: up to R120,000 a year for households earning R350,000 or less, R100,000 for R350,001-R550,000, and R80,000 for R550,001-R800,000.
Where You Can Study
Any recognised South African tertiary institution qualifies, provided your qualification is in a STEM or scarce-skills field.
About Northern Cape Provincial Government
The Northern Cape Provincial Government is the provincial administration for South Africa's largest but least populated province. Its bursary scheme, run through the Office of the Premier, funds residents pursuing scarce…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen aged 18 to 30, unemployed, and resident in the Northern Cape Province. Both current Grade 12 learners and students already enrolled at a Higher Education Institution may apply, for undergraduate study in STEM or scarce skills fields.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding can I get?
It depends on household income: up to R120,000 a year if your household earns R350,000 or less, scaling down to R80,000 for households earning up to R800,000.
Can I apply online?
No, applications go by email or hand delivery only - there is no online portal, so check the current year's official contact details before submitting.
Do I need to already be studying?
No, both current Grade 12 learners and students already at a Higher Education Institution can apply.
What fields qualify?
STEM and other scarce-skills fields specifically, not any field of study.
