The Eastern Cape Premier’s Office Bursaries information provided here is to assist students who wish to apply for funding for their 2025 academic studies. We are providing you with guidelines you must follow to apply for this ECOTB bursary before the closing date.
About the Eastern Cape Premier’s Office
The Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is along the Eastern coast and is linked to KwaZulu Natal and Western Cape Provinces. It is popular because it is where the global icon Nelson Mandela was born in the area called Mvezo.
About the Eastern Cape Premier’s Office Bursary
The bursary is offered by the Premier’s Office in partnership with MerSETA. It is targeting students within the following fields of study:
- Actuarial Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Finance Studies
- Human Resources Management
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Manufacturing
- Marketing/ Advertising
- Polymer Technology
- Production and Operations Management
- Supply Chain/ Logistics
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Eligibility Criteria – Who Should Apply?
The bursary is open for applications from students who meet the following criteria listed below:
- Applicants must be a South African citizen
- Applicants must reside within the Eastern Cape province
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
- Applicants must be studying towards a Degree or Diploma qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
- Applicants must be studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
- Applicants must be unemployed
- Applicants must be willing to work within the related service sectors
- Applicants must NOT be engaged in any other form of government funding
- Preference will be given to applicants from a previously disadvantaged background
How To Apply?
Applications must be sent to the Premier’s Office via email to either of the following addresses: youthsupportskills@ecotp.gov.za / amanda.zibi@ecotp.gov.za / ncumisa.bodio@ecotp.gov.za. The subject line of your application email must be “ECOTP Bursary 2025”).
Required Supporting Documents
To help the Premier’s Office assess your bursary application. you must send the following document with your application email:
- A certified South African ID document
- A certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Latest academic record
- Proof of registration at a South African University/ University of Technology
- Proof of any other form of financial assistance towards studies
Closing Date
The closing date for all applications is 15 April 2024. Late applications will not be considered.
Bursary Contact Information
If you have queries relating to this bursary opportunity, please contact the Premier’s Office directly on:
- Telephone number: 060 963 2992 / 073 656 1946
- Email address: [email protected] / [email protected]
In case you have missed the deadline for the Eastern Cape Premier’s Office Bursary Programme, don’t worry! Explore our list of Bursaries OPEN All Year Round and apply asap.