NDMC External Bursary Programme 2026
- Issued by: Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG)
- Managed by: National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC)
- Closing Date: 30 September 2025
- Apply online at: https://onlinebursary.ndmc.gov.za
Who Can Apply?
South African citizens who are:
Accepted, registered, or applying to study a full programme in:
Disaster Management, OR
Fire Technology / Fire Engineering
Studying at a public higher education institution in South Africa.
Pursuing one of the following levels of study:
Undergraduate
Post-Graduate Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Master’s
Note: Certificate and PhD programmes are not eligible.
Required Documents
For Undergraduate / Post-Graduate / Advanced Diploma:
Certified copy of SA ID
Certified copy of Matric Certificate
Most recent academic transcript or results (minimum 60% average)
Proof of application, acceptance, or registration for a full programme
For Master’s Students:
Certified copy of SA ID
Certified copy of Matric Certificate
Most recent academic transcript (minimum 65% average)
Brief CV (max 2 pages)
Proof of application, acceptance, or registration for a full programme
Master’s Research Proposal aligned with one of the NDMC’s 16 Priority Thematic Areas
Click here to view the Research Agenda PDF
What the Bursary Covers
100% tuition and registration fees
Research allowance (for Master’s students only, capped at R11,000)
Important Notes
No email submissions will be accepted.
No late, incomplete, or corrupted applications will be considered.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Need Help?
General Queries:
bursary@ndmc.gov.za
012 848 4614 / 4628 / 4654
Technical (ICT) Queries:
bursary@ndmc.gov.za
012 848 4631 / 4676