The North West Provincial Government's Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme is accepting applications for its 2027 intake. It is for South African youth resident in North West Province pursuing full-time study at public institutions. Applications close on 13 November 2026 at 23:59 SAST. The current page retains a 2025 advert for reference, so applicants should confirm the approved 2027 study fields and requirements with the bursary office.
Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 23:59 SAST
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: North West Office of the Premier
- Opportunity type: Provincial government bursary
- Who it’s for: South African youth resident in North West Province who wish to study full-time at a public institution. Undergraduate applicants who are financially needy and academically performing well receive priority.
- Study level: Full-time study at public institutions; undergraduate applicants receive priority.
- Location: North West Province, South Africa
- Academic year: 2027
- Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 23:59 SAST
- Last verified: 2026-10-23
High-value notes (read this first)
The official page identifies this as the 2027 bursary intake and states that applications opened on 13 October 2026.
The page retains a 2025 advert for reference and warns that current intake requirements may differ. Confirm the approved 2027 study fields and requirements with the bursary office.
The page lists these enquiry numbers: 018 388 1207, 018 388 1099, 018 388 1510 and 018 388 1259.
About the sponsor
The North West Provincial Government is the provincial administration for North West Province. The official bursary intake page says the Office of the Premier invites applications for this scheme, which supports priority fields aligned with the provincial government's development goals. The programme is aimed at South African youth resident in the province pursuing full-time study at public institutions.
What it covers
The current intake page does not specify funding amounts or which study costs are covered.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be South African youth resident in North West Province.
- Applicants must seek full-time study at a public institution.
- Undergraduate applicants who are financially needy and academically performing well receive priority.
- The current page does not specify an age limit or a complete list of approved 2027 study fields; confirm current fields and requirements with the bursary office.
Documents to prepare
- Completed bursary application form, sections A to E.
- Proof of permanent residential address: a letter from the Traditional Authority office for village residents, or a letter from the Municipality office for residents of towns, townships or farms. The page says account statements, such as water bills, are not accepted.
- Certified copy of the student's ID document.
- Matric certificate, stated to be compulsory for all applicants. Current matriculants must also provide a certified copy of their matric results statement.
- For students already at tertiary level: certified copy of end-of-year or latest academic results.
- Parent or guardian income documents, including salary slips. For a deceased or unemployed parent, the page specifies a death certificate or affidavit.
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 23:59 SAST
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not use a water bill or other account statement as proof of residence; the page specifies a letter from the relevant Traditional Authority or Municipality office.
- Do not assume the retained 2025 advert sets the 2027 study fields or requirements. The current page says requirements may differ and advises confirming approved fields with the bursary office.
- Do not omit the matric certificate: the page says it is compulsory for all applicants. Current matriculants must also provide a certified copy of their matric results statement.
- If applying as a current tertiary student, include certified copies of end-of-year or latest academic results.
- Follow the page's instructions for parent or guardian income documents; it says to attach salary slips and, for a deceased or unemployed parent, a death certificate or affidavit.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against the North West Provincial Government's official bursary intake page on 23 October 2026. The page identifies the Office of the Premier as inviting applications.
How to apply
- Check the bursary office's current approved study fields and requirements before applying, because the page says the retained 2025 advert may not reflect the 2027 intake.
- Use the Apply Here button below to register for an application, or log in if you are a returning student.
- Complete the bursary application form, sections A to E, and prepare the documents specified on the current page.
- Submit the application through the official online application process before 13 November 2026 at 23:59 SAST.