National Disaster Management Centre External Bursary 2027
About this opportunity
Tuition-only undergraduate scholarship for African students in South Africa. Deadline: 30 September 2026.
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) bursary for 2027 supports students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, advanced diploma, or full master’s programmes in Disaster Management, Fire Technology, or Fire Engineering at recognized public higher institutions in South Africa. The application deadline is 30 September 2026, and the system requires a certified copy of the South African Identity Document, matric certificate, recent academic results (60%+ average for undergraduate/diploma; 65%+ for masters), proof of acceptance, and supporting documents via the online portal only.
What it offers
Fully funded bursary covering tuition, living expenses, and study materials for eligible programmes. Priority is given to thematic areas listed by NDMC (master’s applicants must submit a research proposal).
Who can apply
Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents, enrolled or accepted in a public higher education institution in South Africa, and pursuing one of the specified qualifications. PhD and certificate programmes are excluded.
How to apply
- Apply through the NDMC Bursary Application System (desktop-only, no mobile support).
- Upload certified documents: Identity Document, matric certificate, academic results (min. 60%/65%), proof of acceptance.
- Master’s applicants must also submit a 2-page CV and research proposal on NDMC’s 16 priority themes.
Good to know
- No mobile device support (only desktop).
- Deadline is strict: 23:59 on 30 September 2026.
- Priority themes for master’s proposals are available here.
Key details
South AfricaWhat you get
- Tuition coverage
- Living expenses
- Study materials
Documents needed
- Certified copy of the South African Identity Document
- Certified copy of Matric Certificate
- Most recent academic results/statement/transcript (min. 60% average for undergraduate/diploma; 65% for masters)
- Proof of application/acceptance/registration
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages, only for master’s applicants)
- Master’s Research Proposal on 16 Priority Thematic Areas
How to apply
- Apply through the NDMC Bursary Application System (desktop-only).
- Upload certified documents: Identity Document, matric certificate, academic results, proof of acceptance.
- Master’s applicants must submit a 2-page CV and research proposal on NDMC’s priority themes.
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