North West Provincial Bursary 2027 Applications Close on 13 November 2026

The North West Office of the Premier invites South African youth residing in North West to apply for the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary for the 2027 academic year.

The bursary is intended for applicants who wish to pursue full time studies at public institutions. Priority will be given to financially needy undergraduate applicants who are performing well academically.

Quick Key Details

Both deadlines are in South African time.

Who Can Apply?

The invitation is directed at South African youth who reside in North West and wish to study full time at public institutions during the 2027 academic year.

Financial need and academic performance will be considered, with priority given to qualifying undergraduate applicants.

Fields of Study

The supplied 2027 advertisement groups the study programmes under the following departments and offices.

1. Department of Public Works & Roads

• Horticultural Studies
• Landscaping Studies
• Real Estate
• Property Studies
• Town and Regional Planning
• Property Valuation
• Bachelor of Geometrics (GIS)
• Property Development
• Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) – Public Administration / Local Government
• National Building Studies
• Property Law & Conveyancing
• B Degree in Electrical Engineering
• N Dip in Carpentry
• N Dip in Plumbing
• N Dip in Bricklaying
• N Dip in Welding
• N Dip in Heating, Ventilation & Airconditioning
• B Eng / BSc Civil Engineering
• B Tech Civil Engineering
• National Diploma in Civil Engineering

2. Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
• Diploma in Graphic Design
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agriculture Economics)
• BSc in Agricultural Science
• B Degree / N Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Diploma in Agriculture in Irrigation
• Diploma in Agriculture in Mixed Farming

3. Department of Arts, Culture, Sports & Recreation

• National Diploma: Sign Language
• Bachelor’s Degree in Translation Studies, majoring in Setswana & English; Sesotho & English; English & Afrikaans; IsiXhosa & English
• Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television
• Bachelor of Arts in Media Production
• Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies / Fine Arts
• Bachelor’s Degree in Art History / Archaeology and Heritage Studies
• Degree / Diploma in Archives Studies / Records Management, History, Sociology, Social Anthropology and Knowledge Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science

4. Department of Health

• Dental Assistant
• Dental Technology
• Dental Therapy
• Dentistry
• BSc Dietetics
• MBChB
• Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Occupational Therapy
• B Pharm
• Physiotherapy
• Radiography
• Speech Therapy
• Audiology
• Podiatry
• Optometry
• Optical Dispensing

5. Department of Education

• B.Ed. Foundation Phase (Grade R–3): Setswana, South African Sign Language (SASL), Braille, specialising in areas in Inclusive / Special Needs Education including Neurodiversity Needs.
• B.Ed. Intermediate Phase (Grade 4–6): Mathematics, Science & Technology, Braille, specialised in areas in Inclusive / Special Needs Education including Neurodiversity Needs.
• B.Ed. Senior and FET (Grade 7–12): Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Technology, Engineering, Technical Mathematics, Technical Maths & Science, Setswana, Civil Engineering, Electrical Technology, Engineering Graphics & Design (EGD), Natural Science, Computer Application Technology, Information Technology, Mechanical Technology, Marine Science, Braille, specialised areas in inclusive / special needs education including Neurodiversity Needs, South African Sign Language (SASL).

6. Department of Social Development

• BA in Psychology
• Bachelor of Social Science in Community Development
• BA in Programme Development
• Degree / Diploma in Child and Youth Work

7. Office of the Premier

• Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
• Bachelor of Administration (Policy Management)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Bachelor of Science in Population Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Commerce (Statistics)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Economics / Econometrics)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Management)
• Bachelor of Professional Accounting (BPA)
• Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information System
• Bachelor of Science in Geo-Informatics
• Bachelor of Science in Geography and Land Survey
• Bachelor of Admin (Policy Management)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Strategic Management)
• Bachelor of Spatial Planning

8. Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism

• Bachelor of Commerce
• BA in Research in Statistics
• BSc in Geographical Information System
• BSc in Climate Change
• BSc in Hydrology and Water Resource Management
• BSc in Ecology
• BSc in Indigenous Knowledge System

9. Department of Human Settlements

• Bachelor’s / Degree in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning
• B Degree in Construction Project Management

10. Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Town & Regional Planning
• Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin): Organizational Development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Disaster Management
• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Knowledge and Information Management (ICT)
• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Risk Management
• Diploma in Security Management
• Cert in Accounting
• Degree in Public Administration (Municipal Planning and Evaluation)
• Degree in Public Administration (Organizational Transformation)
• Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin): Municipal Administration

11. Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

• Degree / B Tech / N Dip: Information Technology (Web Development)
• Degree / B Tech / N Dip in Information Technology / Computer Systems Engineering / Informatics

12. Department of Finance

• B Comm Accounting / Financial Management
• B Comm Forensic Auditing
• B Comm Information Management Systems
• B Comm / Diploma: Municipal Finance / Accounting
• B Com Statistics
• B Com Data Science / Data Analytics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business

Funding and Selection

The Office of the Premier states that funding is limited and it cannot fund all programmes included in the advertisement. Only deserving students and priority programmes will be selected.

Submitting an application or choosing a listed qualification does not guarantee funding.

Required Documents

According to the supplied advertisement, applicants must prepare:

• A fully completed bursary application form.
• Proof of permanent residential address.
• A certified copy of the applicant’s identity document.
• A certified copy of the Statement of Matric Results for current matriculants. The advert also states that a matric certificate is compulsory for applicants.
• A certified copy of end of year results or the latest academic results for applicants already studying at tertiary level.
• A certified copy of an acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning.
• Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income, such as salary slips.
• A death certificate or affidavit where applicable for deceased or unemployed parents.

Complete all sections required by the live online application form.

Proof of Residence

Applicants residing in villages must provide a letter from their Traditional Authority Office.

Applicants residing in towns, townships or on farms must provide a letter from their Municipality Office.

The advertisement states that an account statement, such as a water bill, is not accepted as the specified proof of residence.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official North West Provincial Government bursary portal:

Apply for the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary 2027

1. Register or sign in.
2. Complete the online application.
3. Upload supporting documents as instructed.
4. Submit the application before the closing date.

Returning students should use their existing account to complete their new annual application.

Application and Document Deadlines

Bursary applications close on 13 November 2026 at 23:59.

The portal lists a separate results / document deadline of 13 January 2027 at 23:59. Applicants may submit outstanding results or documents during this later stage in accordance with the portal’s instructions.

The January date does not extend the closing date for new applications. The bursary outcome notification date is still to be confirmed.

Enquiries

For assistance with applications, qualifications or supporting documents, contact:

• Mr M. Mogotsi: 018 388 1207
• Mr K. Mphahlele: 018 388 1099
• Ms S. Mojela: 018 388 1510
• Mr Gopolang Seiso: 018 388 1259

Sources

North West Office of the Premier: Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Applications, 2027 Academic Year advertisement supplied with this post.

Official North West Provincial Government Bursary Portal

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