External Bursary 2026 | Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury
The Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury invites eligible students to apply for external bursary funding for the 2026 academic year. Key skills and capacity needs have been identified within the department, and through this bursary programme, support is provided for full-time undergraduate studies in priority fields such as Economics, Accounting, Information Technology, Internal Auditing, Financial Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management. The objective of the programme is to strengthen service delivery by investing in the development of young talent, particularly students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Applications are encouraged from South African citizens who reside in the Eastern Cape and meet the minimum academic and financial requirements. Priority is given to applicants living with disabilities as part of a commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities. By supporting deserving students, the programme aims to build a skilled, professional, and representative workforce that will contribute positively to the growth and sustainability of the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury.
INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION OF EXTERNAL BURSARY APPLICATIONS
FOR THE 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury has identified strategic training and development needs which, if addressed, will enhance its core business skills capacity. To respond to these needs and to strengthen departmental service delivery imperatives, the bursary scheme will prioritise training and development in the following disciplines: Financial Management, Financial Information Systems, Accounting, and Economic Policy Research and Analysis. Consequently, the department intends to award bursaries for full-time studies to qualifying external applicants. Preference will be given to youth with disabilities, who remain underrepresented in the department’s previous bursary awards.
CATEGORY OF BURSARY AWARDS FOR 2026
When awarding bursaries, the department will prioritise those pursuing or wishing to pursue undergraduate qualifications in the following fields:
- Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Financial Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Internal Auditing
- Supply Chain Management
REQUIREMENTS
The following are the minimum requirements for the awarding of a bursary:
- The applicant must be a South African citizen and a resident of the Eastern Cape Province.
- The applicant must have obtained a National Senior Certificate with admission to a bachelor’s degree or a national diploma.
- The applicant must be studying towards an undergraduate degree or a national diploma accredited at NQF Level 6 or Level 7, with a minimum of 360 credits.
- Proof of admission or registration with a public tertiary institution must accompany the application.
- Proof of residence is required.
- The applicant must be in financial need, as demonstrated by proof of the family’s aggregate income.
- The family’s aggregate household income should not exceed R467,790 per annum.
- The applicant must have obtained the following minimum achievement levels in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) subjects, if applicable:
NSC SUBJECTS – MINIMUM ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL
- English Home Language or English First Additional Language – 5 / 4
- Mathematics – 5
- Mathematical Literacy – 6
- Accounting – 6
- Economics – 6
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must write an application letter, quote reference:
ECPT/BURSARIES/2026 and submit with the letter a certified copy of:
- Letter of admission
- SA ID
- Final results
- Parents/guardian proof of income and proof of residence
If parents are deceased, attach copies of death certificates and an affidavit confirming the guardian.
These documents must be submitted to the email addresses provided below. Applicants who are living with disabilities must indicate the type of disability and attach supporting documents.
PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
APPLICATION: Applicants are invited to submit completed external bursary applications for the 2026 academic year in accordance with the stated requirements and priority fields of study. All applications must be carefully prepared, include the required supporting documents, and clearly indicate the relevant reference to ensure proper processing and consideration.
Applications must be emailed to [email protected] and must quote the reference ECPPT/BURSARIES/2026. Only applications submitted to the specified email address with the correct reference and received before the closing date will be considered.
Enquiries in relation to applications may be directed to the following HRD Personnel:
- Mr Vuyo Nohajni: 083 975 0822
- Mr Monde Siguba: 083 984 8134
- Mr Yambesa Ngwenzo: 065 685 8575