NDMC 2027 External Bursary Programme for South African Students

The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) External Bursary Programme provides full tuition support for South African students pursuing relevant disaster management or fire technology/engineering studies at public higher education institutions. It targets applicants enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, advanced diploma, or master's programmes, with academic averages meeting specified thresholds. Master’s applicants may also receive a research allowance.

100% tuition fee support including registration; potential Master’s research allowance up to R11,000.

South African citizens applying for undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, advanced diploma or master’s programmes in Disaster Management or Fire Technology/Fire Engineering at a recognised public higher education institution.

Apply online at onlinebursary.ndmc.gov.za