Eastern Cape Office of the Premier (ECOTP) Bursary South Africa 2025

The Eastern Cape Office of the Premier, headed by Premier Oscar Mabuyane, focuses on driving development within the province.

The ECOTP Bursary program exemplifies this commitment by investing in students pursuing qualifications in critical sectors aligned with MerSETA’s priorities.

About Eastern Cape Office of the Premier (ECOTP) Bursary

The ECOTP Bursary is a financial aid program that provides assistance to deserving students from the Eastern Cape who are pursuing studies in fields relevant to MerSETA’s focus areas.

The program aims to bridge the financial gap for these students and equip them with the necessary skills to contribute to the province’s economic growth.

Eastern Cape Office of the Premier Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Eastern Cape Office of the Premier Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. You must be a South African citizen residing within the Eastern Cape province.
  2. You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old.
  3. You must be enrolled in a Degree or Diploma program at a recognized South African university or university of technology in one of the fields supported by the bursary (see below for the list).
  4. You must be unemployed at the time of application.
  5. You must demonstrate a willingness to work within the relevant service sectors upon graduation.
  6. You must not be receiving any other form of government funding for your studies. (Note: Preference may be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.)

Supported Fields of Study:

  1. Actuarial Science
  2. Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Metallurgy)
  3. Finance
  4. Human Resources Management
  5. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  6. Manufacturing
  7. Marketing/Advertising
  8. Polymer Technology
  9. Production and Operations Management
  10. Supply Chain/Logistics

Eastern Cape Office of the Premier Bursary Application Requirements

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can proceed with your application by gathering the following documents:

  1. Certified copy of your South African ID document
  2. Certified copy of your Matric certificate or equivalent qualification
  3. Latest academic record
  4. Proof of registration at a recognized South African university or university of technology
  5. Proof of any other form of financial assistance you are receiving towards your studies (if applicable)

There is no separate application form for this bursary. Simply submit the listed documents for consideration.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically via email to one of the following addresses:

  1. youthsupportskills@ecotp.gov.za
  2. amanda.zibi@ecotp.gov.za
  3. ncumisa.bodio@ecotp.gov.za

Remember to include “ECOTP Bursary 2025” in the email subject line.

How to Contact Eastern Cape Office of the Premier Bursary

While the closing date for the 2025 application cycle is yet to be announced, interested students can contact the ECOTP for any inquiries related to the bursary program:

  1. Telephone: 060 963 2992 / 073 656 1946
  2. Email: amanda.zibi@ecotp.gov.za / ncumisa.bodio@ecotp.gov.za