Closing Date: 24 November 2023
The Northern Cape Provincial Transversal Bursaries Programme aims to empower unemployed youth within the Northern Cape, by providing funding to financially and academically deserving candidates.
Northern Cape Provincial Government: Bursary Programme 2024
Fields of study:
Bursaries will be awarded to Northern Cape students, for undergraduate studies within these fields:
- Architecture
- Arts
- Bachelors Education – Foundation Phase (Grade R to 3): Setswana Home Language and Afrikaans Home Language, Mathematics (Numeracy) / Braille South African Sign Languages
- Bachelors Education – Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 to 6): Setswana Home Language and Afrikaans Home Language, Mathematics / Natural Science & Technology Braille / South African Sign Language & Neurodevelopmental Needs
- Bachelors Education – Senior Phase: Setswana Home Language and Afrikaans Home Language / Agricultural Sciences / Agricultural Technology / Civil Technology / Computer Applications Technology / Electrical Technology / Engineering Graphics and Design / Information Technology / Life Sciences / Mathematics / Mechanical Technology / Physical Sciences / Technical Mathematics / Maritime Studies / Braille, South African Sign Language & Neurodevelopmental Needs
- Dental Therapy
- Dentistry
- Dietetics
- Digital Marketing
- Disaster Management
- Engineering: Civil / Structural / Marine / Marine Mechanical / Environmental / Clinical / Agricultural / Electrical
- Graphic Design
- Health and Safety
- Information Technology: Network Engineering / Database Administration / Web Design or Development / Technician (IT support) / Security Development / Programming / ICT Governance / Systems Analysis / Data Science
- Medicine
- Nursing Studies
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Organisational Design
- Paramedics
- Physiotherapy
- Project Management
- Property Management
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Quantity Surveying
- Radiography
- Real Estate
- Research
- Speech and Audiology Therapy
- Town and Regional Planning
Eligibility Criteria for NCPG Bursary:
- South African citizenship.
- Unemployed status.
- Must reside within the Northern Cape province.
- Between 18 and 35 years old.
- Currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Full-time undergraduate studies within specified fields.
- Studying or accepted to study at a recognized and accredited public institution of Higher Education in South Africa.
- Strong academic performance.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Given to financially needy and academically deserving applicants.
What the Bursary covers:
- Covers registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed study material, and accredited accommodation.
- The bursary value is determined by a financial means test according to the applicant’s household income:
- R0 to R350,000 per annum: Up to R100,000
- R350,001 to R550,000 per annum: Up to R80,000
- R550,001 to R750,000 per annum: Up to R60,000
- More than R750,001 per annum: Up to R50,000
- Does not cover outstanding or pre-existing study debt.
How to Apply
Download NCPG Bursary Application Form 2024 (.docx)
Application forms can also colletcted from 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)
Required Documents:
- 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 institution (certified copy)
- 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
Applications may be submitted in either of the following ways (please only select 1 application method – you may not apply more than once):
Online: NCPG Bursary Application 2024 (after completing the online application, you will be required to submit your documents via email as stated below.)
or
Via Email to: Bursary_Admin@ncpg.gov.za AND bursadmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com (Insert the words “NCPG Bursary Application 2024” in the email subject line).
or
Via Hand-delivery to:
31A Angel Street
New Park
Kimberley
8301
