Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2026

About

Description

This bursary programme is offered by the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury to support financially disadvantaged South African students from the Eastern Cape who are pursuing undergraduate studies in priority financial, economic, and management disciplines. It aims to build skills in areas crucial to public service and financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Full-time study commitment – focus on completing your undergraduate degree or diploma
• Maintain good academic performance – continue achieving strong results as required by the bursary
• Submit progress reports – provide results or academic updates to the Provincial Treasury when requested
• Use the bursary for its intended purpose – cover tuition, books, and other study-related expenses
• Uphold professional conduct – represent the bursary and the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury positively

Qualifications

• South African citizen and resident of the Eastern Cape Province
• Have Matric (NSC) with admission to a Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or 7, minimum 360 credits)
• Be registered or accepted at a recognised public university or university of technology for full‑time undergraduate study
• Show financial need with household income not exceeding R467,790 per year
• Provide proof of residence in the Eastern Cape

Application instructions:

• Gather documents: certified ID, proof of residence, Matric results, proof of admission/registration, and parents’/guardian’s income
• Write a motivation letter explaining your study plans and why you deserve the bursary
• Email your application to Vuyo.nohajni@ectreasury.gov.za With subject/reference ECPT/BURSARIES/2026
• Submit before 31 January 2026 – late or incomplete applications will not be considered