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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate academic potential together with genuine financial need. The published notice does not specify a residency requirement in as many words, but as a provincial discretionary fund it is administered for the benefit of Mpumalanga youth specifically.
About Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
The Mpumalanga Provincial Government's Office of the Premier runs the Premier's Discretionary Bursary Fund, supporting Mpumalanga youth - from Grade 12 learners and matriculants through to tertiary students - who show strong academic potential but lack the financial means to pursue further study. The fund is administered directly by the Office of the Premier rather than the Department of Education, and forms part of the province's wider commitment to expanding access to higher education for its residents.
Where You Can Study
Open to study at accredited public tertiary institutions in South Africa; no single named institution is specified in the published notice.
About Mpumalanga Provincial Government
The Mpumalanga Provincial Government is one of South Africa's nine provincial administrations, governing the province whose name means "the place where the sun rises" and whose seat of government is the city of Mbombela …
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- Makhonjwa Building, Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
- otprecruitment@mpg.gov.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Open to Grade 12 learners, matriculants, and students already registered at tertiary institutions who are academically deserving but lack the financial means to pursue their studies. The fund is administered by the Office of the Premier's Internal Human Resources Unit and Corporate Development component.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Questions about this application?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply, and what were the most recent dates?
- Applications can be submitted online via a Microsoft Forms link, emailed to otprecruitment@mpg.gov.za (with "Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary 2026" in the subject line), hand-delivered to the Office of the Premier at the Makhonjwa Building, 1st floor, Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Mbombela, or posted to The Assistant Director: Internal HRU & CD, Ms MK Ngomane, Private Bag X11291, Mbombela, 1200. The most recently confirmed closing date (30 November 2025) has already passed; check mpg.gov.za for the next intake.
