Free State Office of the Premier: Bursaries 2026
The Free State Office of the Premier invites students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. This programme aims to enhance the workforce in the Free State province by supporting students in fields with scarce and critical skills.
Fields of Study
- Bachelor of Community Development
- Bachelor / Post Graduate Diploma / Honours of Accounting
- Bachelor Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Radiography, Pharmacy, Nursing
- Bachelor of Data Science, Business Analytics
- Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine, Social Work
- Bachelor in Human Resource Management, Psychology
- Bachelor of Economics, Econometrics, Developmental Studies
- Bachelor of Education in various specializations
- Bachelor of Risk Management, Forensic Auditing
- Bachelor in Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics
- Diploma / Bachelor in Emergency Medical Care, Supply Chain Management
- Diploma / Bachelor of Engineering in various fields
- Diploma / Bachelor of Disaster Management
- Diploma / Bachelor of Agriculture, Veterinary Science
- Diploma / Bachelor of IT
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychometry
- Masters in Clinical Psychology
- MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine)
Benefits
The bursary covers registration fees, registered modules fees, residence and meal fees, as well as books and study materials.
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen residing in the Free State province
- Between 18 and 35 years old
- Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Household income less than R600,000 per annum
- Not receiving other bursary awards
- Admitted to a recognised and accredited Higher Education Institution in South Africa
- Preference for financially needy students with strong academic records
- Encouragement for students with disabilities to apply
Application Process
Applicants should prepare necessary documents as per the eligibility requirements and submit them according to the official application procedure.
