Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Mpumalanga province is located in the eastern part South Africa, bordering on Mozambique and Swaziland. The Government of the Mpumalanga Province are awarding bursaries to unemployed students who wish to further their studies in one of the scarce skills sectors within the country.
 

ABOUT THE MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Office of the Premier of Mpumalanga is inviting students to apply for the Premier’s Discretionary Bursary Fund, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for to students residing in Mpumalanga, for studies within ANY field.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 months of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY

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 citizen
• You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa
• You must be in financial need and lack financial resources to further your studies

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary Application 2026

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID Document (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Education and qualification achievements (certified copies)
• Proof of registration at a recognised institution
• Proof of residence
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable/ certified death certificate if deceased)

 

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
– Email: otprecruitment@mpg.gov.za
(Insert the words “Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

– Hand delivery:
Office of the Premier
Makhonjwa Building
1st floor
Government Boulevard
Riverside Park

– Post:
The Assistant Director: Internal HRU & Ms MK Ngomane
Private Bag X11291
Mbombela
1200
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY

30 November 2025 (at 16:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Mpumalanga Provincial Government directly:
Tel: 013 766 7066
 

Please do NOT contact the Mpumalanga Provincial Government if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2025.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.