Sol Plaatje University Bursaries Application 2025/2026

Northern Cape Premier’s Education Trust Fund (NCPETF)

The Northern Cape Premier’s Education Trust Fund (NCPETF) invites applications from unemployed youth in the Northern Cape to apply for study assistance for full-time studies at any South African institute of higher learning.

Students who are eligible to apply are:

• South African citizens
• Residents of the Northern Cape
• Current Grade 12 learners, or have completed Grade 12, or are already enrolled at an institution of higher learning
• Financially needy and perform academically

To apply, applicants must write a letter of application directed to the Student Affairs Officer clearly stating the following:

• Applicant’s contact details
• Study programme and the name of the higher learning institution
• Postal address
• Region
• E-mail address
• Parent’s contact details

The letter must be accompanied by supporting documents listed in the Study Assistance Application Checklist. Should you qualify for funding, an application form will be forwarded to you.

Fields of study eligible for 2025 funding:

• Agriculture                                        Environmental Sciences
• Mining Minerals and Energy          Human Settlement
• Tourism                                              International Relations
• Developmental Studies                   Local Government
• Marine Economy                             Town and Regional Planning
• Social Work                                       Transport Economics
• Education                                          Transport Engineering
• Health Sciences                                Commerce
• Rural Development                         BSc/BCom Information Technology/Systems
• Engineering

Closing date: 4 December 2025