Bursaries

The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) through the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) seeks to fund students studying or intend pursuing an undergraduate/ post-graduate/ masters full programme in Disaster Risk Management, Disaster Risk Studies or Fire Services Technology qualification (excluding Certificate courses and Ph.D. qualifications) at a recognised Public Higher Institution of South Africa.

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F.A.Q.

This Frequently Asked Questions will hopefully address any of the question you might have about the National Bursary. If your question is not addressed here, feel free to drop us an email on the link below.

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What is this all about?

The NDMC annually supports a number of students as part of their legislative mandate. In doing so the NDMC aims to build capacities in generations in South Africa.

Conditions for eligibility

Applicants must:

Be a South African citizens;
Have been accepted/ registered/ applied for an undergraduate/ post-graduate/ masters full programme in Disaster Risk Management, Disaster Risk Studies or Fire Services Technology qualification at a recognised Public Higher Institution of South Africa; and
Applications for Certificate courses or Ph.D. qualifications will NOT be considered for this funding.

What are the requirements?

Applicants must refer to the application link for comprehensive document on the Bursary requirements.

Allowances

The Bursary Programme will cover the following:

100% tuition fees, including registration and research allowance.
Research allowances are capped at R11 000.00.

Application process

Applications should be done online at this link: https://onlinebursary.ndmc.gov.za/. Successful applicants must enter into a Bursary contract with the DCoG. The contract contains all general provisions related to the Disaster Risk Management, Disaster Risk Studies or Fire Services Technology Bursary Programme.

Who can I contact with general questions?

Ms. Shelter Muntswu: (012) 848 4623 / 060 981 9700 or email: ShelterM@ndmc.gov.za; OR Ms. Koketso Mpshane: (012) 848 4654 or email: koketsom@ndmc.gov.za; OR Mr. Mokhurumelo Kgwetiane: (012) 848 4615 / 060 983 6914 or email: mokhurumelok@ndmc.gov.za.