2027 NDMC Bursary South Africa: Apply for Disaster Management and Fire Technology Studies Before 30 September 2026
The National Disaster Management Centre provides bursary opportunities for qualifying students pursuing studies in disaster management, fire technology, or fire engineering at public higher education institutions in South Africa. Applications for the 2027 academic year are open.
Overview
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), operating through the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), offers bursary support for students undertaking qualifying studies in disaster management, fire technology, and fire engineering. The funding is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate studies during the 2027 academic year at recognised public higher education institutions in South Africa.
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a recognised public higher education institution in South Africa.
- Eligible study fields include Disaster Management, Fire Technology, and Fire Engineering.
- Eligible levels include Undergraduate programmes, Post-Graduate Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, and full Master’s programmes (certificates and PhDs are excluded).
- Minimum academic average of 60% required for Undergraduate, Post-Graduate Diploma, and Advanced Diploma applicants.
- Minimum academic average of 65% required for Master’s applicants.
- Master’s candidates must provide a maximum two-page CV and a research proposal aligned with one of the NDMC's 16 Priority Thematic Areas.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their applications online using a desktop or laptop computer, as the application platform does not support Android or Apple mobile devices. Ensure all required documents—such as a certified South African ID, Matric certificate, recent academic results, and proof of application, acceptance, or registration—are prepared before applying.
Deadline
The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026 at 23:59.