NDMC Bursary 2027 – Apply Online, Requirements & Closing Date

The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), through the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), is inviting applications for its 2027 bursary programme.

The bursary is available to qualifying students who intend to pursue full programmes in Disaster Management, Fire Technology or Fire Engineering at recognised public higher education institutions in South Africa. Certificate courses and PhD qualifications are excluded.

Fields of Study

The NDMC Bursary 2027 supports studies in:

• Disaster Management

• Fire Technology

• Fire Engineering

Eligible study levels include:

• Undergraduate

• Postgraduate Diploma

• Advanced Diploma

• Master's

What Does the NDMC Bursary Cover?

The official NDMC bursary advertisement states that the programme covers 100% of tuition fees, including registration.

For Master's students, a research allowance of up to R11,000 is also provided.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be South African citizens and must have applied, been accepted or be registered for an eligible full programme at a recognised public higher education institution in South Africa.

Certificate courses and PhD qualifications are not considered for this bursary.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements:

Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma and Advanced Diploma applicants

A minimum academic average of 60% is required in the most recent academic results or transcript.

Master's applicants

A minimum academic average of 65% is required. Master's applicants must also provide a brief CV and a research proposal based on one of the NDMC's priority thematic areas.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

• Certified copy of a South African Identity Document

• Certified copy of Matric certificate

• Most recent academic results, statement or transcript

• Proof of application, acceptance or registration

• Brief CV of no more than two pages, for Master's applicants

• Master's research proposal covering one of the NDMC's priority thematic areas, for Master's applicants

Applicants should ensure that documents are clear and complete before submitting their applications. The NDMC states that incomplete applications, late applications, password-protected documents and corrupted documents will not be considered.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official NDMC Bursary Application System.

Apply Online

NDMC Bursary Application 2027

The official application system currently lists the closing date as:

30 September 2026 at 23:59.

Important Application Information

The NDMC application system currently states that the platform does not support Android or Apple mobile devices. Applicants should therefore use a supported computer when completing the application.

Closing Date

30 September 2026 at 23:59

Students should submit their applications before the deadline and avoid waiting until the final day.

Contact Information

For general or ICT-related bursary enquiries, the NDMC provides the following contact details:

Email: bursary@ndmc.gov.za

Applicants can use the official bursary system for the application process and supporting-document instructions.

Before You Apply

Check that you meet the academic and programme requirements, have proof of application, acceptance or registration where applicable, and have all supporting documents ready before starting your application.

For Master's applicants, make sure the research proposal addresses one of the NDMC's specified priority thematic areas. The official research agenda is available through the NDMC bursary system.

EduCoast recommends checking the official NDMC application system for the latest requirements and instructions before submitting your application.