The Eastern Cape Premier’s Office Bursares 2024/2025 information provided here is to assist students who wish to apply for funding for their 2024 academic studies. We are providing you with guidelines you must follow to apply for this ECOTB bursary before the closing date in April 2024.
[ez-toc]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 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
- (See our list of all Engineering Bursaries for 2024/2025 academic year)
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Finance Studies
- Human Resources Management
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (See our list of all Information & Communication Technology Bursaries)
- Manufacturing
- Marketing/ Advertising (See other marketing bursaries)
- Polymer Technology
- Production and Operations Management
- Supply Chain/ Logistics
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE EASTERN CAPE PREMIER’S OFFICE BURSARIES
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 2024”).
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
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
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The closing date for all applications is 15 April 2024. Late applications will not be considered.
BURSARY PROVIDER’S CONTACT DETAILS
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: amanda.zibi@ecotp.gov.za / ncumisa.bodio@ecotp.gov.za
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.
Grads24 regularly update bursary listings to bring you the latest opportunities—this article was last updated in February 2025.
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About the Author:
Mr. Percy Mncwango is a seasoned education writer with over 10 years of experience in creating high-ranking articles that provide valuable guidance for students seeking university funding. As a graduate of the University of Cape Town Business School, Percy combines deep knowledge and personal experience to help students succeed. He has received bursaries from Nampak, Telkom, and the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoD). Percy’s educational background, which includes Richtec TVET, Mangosuthu University of Technology, and UCT GSB, equips him with a unique perspective that enriches his SEO-optimized content and resonates with aspiring scholars.