Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be residents of North West province, demonstrate financial need, and show sound academic performance. The scheme prioritises undergraduate study in fields aligned with the province's development goals: agriculture, culture and arts, tourism, construction/building/roads, mining engineering, law, other engineering fields, accounting/commerce/finance, health-related fields, education, mathematics, and science and technology.
About North West Provincial Government Office of the Premier Bursary
The North West Provincial Government's Office of the Premier runs the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme, supporting North West residents who wish to study full-time at public tertiary institutions. Priority is given to undergraduate applicants who are both financially needy and academically capable, across a deliberately broad spread of fields aligned with the province's development priorities, from agriculture and tourism to engineering, law, health, education and the sciences.
Where You Can Study
Open to study at public tertiary institutions in South Africa; no single named institution is specified in the published notice.
About North West Provincial Government
The North West Provincial Government is the provincial administration for South Africa's North West province, with its seat in Mahikeng (formerly Mafikeng). The province borders Botswana and is known for its mining secto…
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- Mahikeng, North West, South Africa
- Phone
- 018 388 1212
- bursaries@nwpg.gov.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Open to South African youth who are residents of North West province and wish to study full-time at a public tertiary institution during the academic year. Priority is given to undergraduate applicants who are both financially needy and academically performing well.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Questions about this application?
Contact North West Provincial Government directly:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply, and what were the most recent dates?
- Applications are submitted via the Office of the Premier's online bursary portal. For queries, contact the Office of the Premier on 018 388 1212 / 018 388 1308 / 018 388 1259 / 018 388 1207 / 018 388 1510, or email bursaries@nwpg.gov.za. The most recently confirmed closing date (20 November 2025) has already passed; check nwpg.gov.za for the next intake.
