Free State Office of the Premier: Bursary Programme 2026
The Free State Office of the Premier invites students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. This initiative is designed to enhance the workforce’s capacity by supporting students in acquiring critical skills that contribute to the provincial and national economy.
Fields of Study:
- Bachelor of Community Development
- Bachelor / Post Graduate Diploma / Honours of Accounting
- Bachelor Dietetics
- Bachelor Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Radiography
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Data Science / Data Analytics / Financial Analytics / Investment Management / Business Analytics
- Bachelor in Radiography / Radiation Therapy
- Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management and Psychology / Human Resource Analytics
- Bachelor of Economics / Econometrics / Developmental Studies
- Bachelor of Education (Accounting / Natural Sciences / Mathematics / Early Childhood Development)
- Bachelor of Construction Management / Quantity Survey / Construction Project Management
- Bachelor of Risk Management / Fraud Investigation (Forensic Auditor) / Internal Auditing
- Bachelor in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Bachelor / Honours of Actuarial Science
- Bachelor / Honours of Psychology
- Diploma / Bachelor in Emergency Medical Care
- Diploma / Bachelor of Supply Chain Management / Finance
- Diploma / Bachelor of Engineering (various specializations)
- Diploma / Bachelor of Disaster Management
- Diploma / Bachelor of Town & Regional Planning / GIS / Occupational Health & Safety
- Diploma / Bachelor of Publicity & Marketing / Social Studies
- Diploma / Bachelor of Agriculture/ Veterinary Science
- Diploma / Bachelor of Information Technology
- Advanced Diploma in Somatology
- Masters in Clinical Psychology
- MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychometry
Benefits:
- Registration fee
- Tuition for registered modules
- Residence and meal fees
- Books and study materials
- Special equipment for study and disabilities (upon request)
Eligibility Requirements:
- South African citizen residing in the Free State
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Must be in Matric or have completed it
- Annual household income less than R600,000
- No other bursaries or sponsorships
- Confirmed or intended full-time study at accredited South African HEI
- Preference for financially needy students with strong academics
- Applications from students with disabilities are encouraged
