The North West Provincial Government, Office of the Premier, invites students to apply for the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 20 November 2025
Location: North West Province, South Africa
About the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme
The North West Provincial Government (NWPG) is offering financial support to students residing in the province through the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme. The bursary aims to develop skilled professionals in critical fields that contribute to the province’s growth, governance, and service delivery.
Bursaries will be awarded to students permanently residing in the North West Province who wish to pursue studies in the following departments and disciplines:
Fields of Study
Department of Public Works & Roads
- Architecture (BTech)
- Civil Engineering (National Diploma / BTech / BSc)
- Construction Management (BTech)
- Horticultural and Landscaping Studies
- Mechanical Engineering (BTech / BSc)
- Project Management in Construction (BSc)
- Property Studies / Valuation / Development / Law / Conveyancing
- Quantity Surveying (Honours)
Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
- Agricultural Economics (Bachelor of Agriculture)
- Agricultural Science (BSc)
- Agricultural Equipment Operation (Certificate / Diploma)
- Facility Management (Diploma / Advanced Certificate)
- Graphic Design (Diploma)
- Veterinary Science (BVSc)
Department of Arts, Culture, Sports & Recreation
- Archival Studies / Records Management / Knowledge Management
- Film and Television (BA)
- History / Art History / Archaeology / Museum Studies
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistics
- Media Production
- Sign Language (National Diploma)
- Translation Studies (Setswana & English, Sesotho & English, English & Afrikaans, isiXhosa & English)
- Visual Studies (BA)
Department of Health
- Audiology
- Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Clinical Psychology
- Dental Assistant / Dental Technology / Dental Therapy / Dentistry
- Dietetics (BSc)
- MBChB
- Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Radiography
- Speech Therapy
Department of Education
- B.Ed. Foundation Phase (Setswana specialisation)
- B.Ed. Intermediate Phase (Mathematics, Natural Science & Technology / English)
- B.Ed. Senior & FET Phase (Mathematics, Science, Agricultural Tech, Technical Subjects, Setswana, English FAL)
Department of Social Development
- Civil Engineering
- Labour Relations
- Logistics Management
- Office Administration
- Organisational Development
- Quantity Surveying
- Safety or Security Management
Office of the Premier
- Computer Science / IT / Informatics / Cyber Security
- Development Studies / Industrial & Organisational Psychology
- Economics / Econometrics
- Financial Management / Accounting / Public Finance
- Information Systems / Statistics / GIS / Geography / Land Survey
- Monitoring & Evaluation / Policy Management / Population Studies / Strategic Management
Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation & Tourism
- Business Management
- Disaster Management
- Ecology / Hydrology / Water Resource Management
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Law
- Risk and Disaster Management
- Tourism Development and Transformation
Department of Human Settlements
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Project Management
- Town and Regional Planning
Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs
- Anthropology
- Civil Engineering
- Disaster Management
- GIS / Development Planning
- Knowledge and Information Systems
- Organisational Development
- Public Administration / Policy and Research
- Town and Regional Planning
Department of Community Safety & Transport Management
- Electrical Engineering (BTech / National Diploma)
- Information Technology (BTech)
Provincial Treasury
- Accounting / Financial Management (BCom)
- Forensic Auditing (BCom)
- Information Management Systems (BCom)
- Municipal Finance / Accounting (BCom / Diploma)
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Victor Thebe Sifora Bursary, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens permanently residing in the North West Province.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the listed fields for the 2026 academic year.
- Be accepted or planning to study at a public tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Be financially needy, with preference given to academically deserving students.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload certified copies of the following supporting documents:
- South African ID document
- Matric final results or certificate
- Latest academic results (if already studying)
- Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution (if available)
- Parents/guardians proof of income (payslips, affidavit, or pension statement)
- Proof of permanent residence (letter from Traditional Authority or Municipality)
- Proof of disability (if applicable)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the official NWPG bursary portal:
👉 Click here to apply for the North West Provincial Government Victor Thebe Sifora Bursary 2026
Applicants must register an account on the portal before applying. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Closing Date
20 November 2025
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.)
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by March 2026. If you do not receive communication by then, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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