Free State Office of the Premier Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – FS OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

The Free State Office of the Premier is committed to providing strategic direction and coordinating integrated service delivery within government in the Free State province.

The Office has three main strategic goals:
1. Supporting the Premier and Executive Council in achieving the government’s goals and priorities.
2. Providing strategic guidance and coordination for departments within the Free State Provincial Government, particularly on cross-cutting corporate support functions.
3. Ensuring that the activities of departments and municipalities in the Free State are integrated and aligned with the government’s goals and priorities.
 

ABOUT THE FS OFFICE OF THE PREMIER BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Free State Office of the Premier is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Free State province, for studies within the following fields, which are critical/ scarce skills fields:

  • Bachelor of Community Development
  • Bachelor / Post Graduate Diploma / Honours of Accounting
  • Bachelor Dietetics
  • Bachelor Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor of Radiography
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Data Science / Data Analytics / Financial Analytics / Investment Management / Business Analytics
  • Bachelor in Radiography / Radiation Therapy
  • Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Human Resource Management and Psychology / Human Resource Analytics
  • Bachelor of Economics / Econometrics / Developmental Studies
  • Bachelor of Education (Accounting / Natural Sciences / Mathematics / Early Childhood Development)
  • Bachelor of Construction Management / Quantity Survey/ Construction Project Management
  • Bachelor of Risk Management / Fraud Investigation (Forensic Auditor) / Internal Auditing
  • Bachelor in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • Bachelor / Honours of Actuarial Science
  • Bachelor / Honours of Psychology
  • Diploma / Bachelor in Emergency Medical Care
  • Diploma / Bachelor of Supply Chain Management / Finance
  • Diploma / Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Electrical/ Mining/ Nuclear/ Architectural/ Aerospace/ Mechatronics/ Structural / Quantity Surveyor/ Agricultural)
  • Diploma / Bachelor of Disaster Management
  • Diploma / Bachelor of Town & Regional Planner / Property Valuation / Land & Property Administrator / GIS Professional / Occupational Health & Safety / Build Environment
  • Diploma / Bachelor of Publicity & Marketing / General Arts Management or Fine Arts / Social Studies
  • Diploma / Bachelor of Agriculture/ Veterinary Science / Soil Science / Pasteur Science
  • Diploma / Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security / Information Security / Software or Network Systems/ Techniques of Artificial Intelligence / Information Resource Management / Robotics)
  • Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Somatology
  • Masters in Clinical Psychology
  • MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychometry

Through their bursary programme, the Free State Provincial Government is committed to improving the capacity of the workforce in order to meet the need for scarce and critical skills that will contribute to the economy both provincially and nationally.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE FS OFFICE OF THE PREMIER BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fee per semester/year, registered modules per year, residence and meal fees, books and/or study materials.

The bursary will also pay for special equipment necessary for the study field – this will be paid for separately on receipt of such a request by the bursary holder and recommended by the HEI. The bursary will also cover special equipment for disabled bursary holders – to be paid on receipt of such a request by the bursary holder and recommended by the HEI’s Disability Office.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 4 months of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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 Office of the Premier Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FS OFFICE OF THE PREMIER 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 reside within the Free State province
  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must have a household income of LESS than R600 000 per annum
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary awards or another sponsorship
  • 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 accepted to study at a recognised and accredited Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa
  • Preference will be given to financially needy students with a strong academic record
  • Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FS OFFICE OF THE PREMIER BURSARY

Download and complete the Free State Office of the Premier Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the following offices: Office of the Premier (FSTDI and OR Tambo Building), Thusong Centres, Central University of Technology and University of the Free State.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the FS Office of the Premier 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 September results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance from a registered Higher Education Institution
  • Proof of residence (not older than 3 months)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (certified copy of latest payslips if employed – not older than 3 months/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable)

 

Applications must be hand delivered to the following address:
FSTDI Brahman Building
124 Nelson Mandela Drive
Westdene
Bloemfontein
9301
(Bursary unit at the Reception area)
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE FS OFFICE OF THE PREMIER BURSARY

16 January 2026 (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 Free State Office of the Premier directly:
Contact people: Mr ME Makhetha (Tel: 065 742 5935), Ms NB Thekiso (Tel: 060 533 4702), Ms MC Motaung (Tel: 065 742 6737)
Email: bursariesfs@fspremier.gov.za
Office hours: 07:30 to 16:00

For any further enquiries and assistance in completing the application form, please contact the Bursary office at Brahman Building, 124 Nelson Mandela Street, Bloemfontein.
Postal address: Free State Office of the Premier, Bursary Section, Private Bag X 20565, Bloemfontein, 9300.
 

Please do NOT contact the Free State Office of the Premier 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 November 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.