Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ECDOE

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) is committed to offering a quality education and training system that transforms schools into centres of community life and promotes shared moral values, good governance and sustainable development.
 

ABOUT THE ECDOE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) is inviting students to apply for their unemployed bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Eastern Cape, for studies towards the following approved qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Bachelor of Public Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
  • BED Honours and PGCE

 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

 

MORE ABOUT THE ECDOE BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, stationery, accommodation and meals.

The bursary will NOT cover any outstanding fees from previous years of study.

Bursary funding will be paid directly to the tertiary institution where the student is studying.

Bursaries are awarded based on academic merit, and are renewal based on satisfactory academic performance and progressing to the next level/ year of study.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the ECDOE Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ECDOE 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 between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
  • You must reside within the Eastern Cape province
  • You must be unemployed
  • You must have completed Matric with a Bachelor Pass
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be registered or accepted to study at a registered public Higher Education Institution in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ECDOE BURSARY

Download and complete the ECDOE Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the ECDOE bursary.
 

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate or Equivalent Certificate (certified copy)
  • Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Any other relevant qualifications, if applicable (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance/ admission at an institution (certified copy)
  • Proof of residential address

 

Applications must be hand delivered to the nearest District Office:

  • Alfred Nzo East: Department of Education, Old Bizana Village Building, next to Total Garage (Contact: Miss B Nonjovu on 079 251 5666)
  • Alfred Nzo West: Erf 391 Sopha Road, HRD Office, Department of Education, Mount Frere, 5090 (Contacts: Mr. Lwazi Myolwa on 083 374 4126 / Miss S Mabetshe on 066 595 5214)
  • Amathole East: Mission Location, Butterworth Training College, Dept. of Education, Butterworth, 4960 (Contact: Miss Z Ntshongo on 073 229 0182)
  • Amathole West: Healdtown Road, Cape College Building, Fort Beaufort, 5720 (Contacts: Miss T Hobongwana on 065 928 6592 / Mr. Masixole Ngwevela on 078 584 6268)
  • Buffalo City Metro: Dr.W. B Rubusana Building, Mazawele Street, Mdantsane, 5219 (Contact: Mr. M Maqanda on 071 899 6598)
  • Chris Hani East: No.26 Market Street, Prefabs Building, Engcobo (Contact: Miss N Tonjeni on 078 608 1827)
  • Chris Hani West: Bathandwa Office Park, New Building, Block 1 Queenstown (Contact: Miss K Manjati on 079 586 490)
  • Joe Gqabi: Mt Fletcher: Resource Centre Building, Hospital Road: 039 257 0048, Sterkspruit: Former Bensonvale, College of Education Sterkspruit: 051 611 0052 (Contact: Mr. VB Molefe on 076 810 9517)
  • Nelson Mandela Bay: 05 Sutton Road, Sidewell, Ethel Valentine Building, Gqeberha, 6056 (Contacts: Mr. J Swanepoel on 060 996 3171 / Mr. Patrick Banda on 083 500 2611)
  • OR Tambo Coastal: Old Lusikisiki, Private Bag X1010, Lusikisiki, 4820 (Contacts: Ms. Siphokazi Mdala on 082 938 4510 / Mr. V Mdontsane on 065 518 0286)
  • OR Tambo Inland: Corner Owen and Leeds Street, Botha Sigcau Building. P/Bag x 5003: 047 5024 204 (Contacts: Mrs. B Matolengwe on 073 489 2614 / Mrs. Akhona Tali-Kongo on 084 660 9010)
  • Sarah Baartman: 19 Hugh Street, Humansdorp, / Cnr of Milner Street, St Aidens Building, Grahamstown (Contact: Ms. Marlene Van Rensburg on 084 657 4408)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ECDOE BURSARY

6 February 2026.
(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 Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) directly:
Contact people:
Ms L.K. Sidiya (Cell: 073 923 6960 / Email: Luvuyo.Mgijima@ecdoe.gov.za / Ntandazo.Matika@ecdoe.gov.za)
Tel: 040 606 4222 / 040 606 4223
 

Please do NOT contact the ECDOE 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 February 2026.

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