The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) through the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) invites applications from qualifying students for the 2026 academic year who intend pursuing an Undergraduate / Post-Graduate Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ Masters Full Programme in Disaster Management or Fire Technology / Fire Engineering qualification (excluding certificates and PhD qualifications) at a recognized Public Higher Institution of South Africa.

Please note, the new deadline for the bursary application is 6 October 2025 23:59

2026 Bursary Advertisement

Apply here and attach the following supporting documents and underneath the application form the following supporting documents to be downloaded in the following sequence:

• Certified copy of the South African Identity Document
• Certified copy of Matric Certificate
• Most recent academic results/ statement/ transcript with the minimum average of 60% for Undergraduate / Post-Graduate Diploma/ Advance Diploma and a minimum average of 65% for Masters applicants.
• Proof of application / acceptance / registration
• Brief Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages, only for Master’s applicant)
• Master’s Research Proposal on one of the 16 Priority Thematic Areas (Click here to view the 16 Priority Thematic Areas)