Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT (NCPG)

The Northern Cape Government creates laws for and provides services to residents within the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The Northern Cape Government work closely alongside the national government and municipalities within the province, to make sure that the citizens have access to services and facilities.
 

ABOUT THE NCPG BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) is inviting students to apply for their transversal bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

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

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.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

 

MORE ABOUT THE NCPG BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed study material and accredited accommodation.

The total value of the bursary is determined by a financial means test or sliding scale, according to the applicants household income:

  • If you have a total household income of R0 to R350 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R100 000
  • If you have a total household income of R350 001 to R550 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R80 000
  • If you have a total household income of R550 001 to R750 000 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R60 000
  • If you have a total household income of more than R750 001 per annum, you will receive a bursary to the maximum value of R50 000

The bursary will NOT cover outstanding or pre-existing study debt.
 

MORE ABOUT THE NCPG BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Successful candidates will be contacted by no later than 26 January 2024 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Successful candidates will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with the Northern Cape Provincial Government.

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 NCPG Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NORTHERN CAPE 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 unemployed
  • You must reside within the Northern Cape province
  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate or first degree qualification, within one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public institution of Higher Education in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must be in financial need
  • Preference will be given to financially needy and academically deserving applicants

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY

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.)

– Download and complete the NCPG Bursary Application Form 2024 (.docx)

– Collect an application form at 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)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Northern Cape Provincial Transversal Bursaries Programme.
 

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

  • 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

Note: documents must have been certified within the past 6 months.
 
 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: Bursary_Admin@ncpg.gov.za AND bursadmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com
(Insert the words “NCPG Bursary Application 2024” in the email subject line).

– Hand-delivery:
31A Angel Street
New Park
Kimberley
8301
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE NCPG BURSARY

24 November 2023 (at 12:00 middday) (extension).
(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 Northern Cape Provincial Government directly:
Email: Bursary_Enquiries@ncpg.gov.za / Bursary_Admin@ncpg.gov.za / bursenquiries@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com / bursadmin@ncpetf.onmicrosoft.com
Tel: 053 831 3550
WhatsApp: 065 588 7618

Applicants must read the NCPG Bursary FAQ’s before making a query.
 

Please do NOT contact the Northern Cape 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 November 2023.

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