North West Provincial Government (NWPG) Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE NWPG BURSARY COVER?

The North West Provincial Government, Office of the Premier, is inviting students to apply for the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the North West province, for studies within the following fields:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ROADS:

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

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT:

  • Agriculture (Agriculture Economics): BSc
  • Agricultural Science: BSc
  • Agriculture in Irrigation: Diploma
  • Agriculture in Mixed farming: Diploma
  • Graphic Design: Diploma
  • Supply chain management: B Degree/ National Diploma
  • Veterinary Science (BVSc): Bachelor of

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS, CULTURE, SPORTS & RECREATION:

  • Art History/ Archeology and Heritage Studies: Bachelor’s Degree
  • Archival Studies/Records Management, History, Sociology, Social Anthropology and Knowledge Management: Degree / Diploma
  • Film and Television: Bachelor of Arts
  • Library and information Science: Bachelor’s Degree
  • Media Production: Bachelor of Arts
  • Sign language: National Diploma
  • Translation Studies (majoring in Setswana & English; Sesotho & English; English & Afrikaans; isiXhosa & English): Bachelor’s Degree
  • Visual Studies/Fine Arts: Bachelor of Arts

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH:

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

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

  • B.Ed. Foundation Phase (Grade R-3) Setswana, South African Sign language (SASL) Braile (specializing in areas in inclusive /Special Needs Education including Neurodiversity Needs)
  • B.Ed. Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-6) Mathematics Science & Technology, Braile specialized in areas in inclusive /Special Needs Education including Neurodiversity Needs)
  • B.Ed. Senior and FET (Grade 7-12) Mathematics, Life Science, Physical Science, 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, Braile, Specialized areas in inclusive/ special needs education including Neurodiversity needs, South African Sign Language (SASL).

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:

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

OFFICE OF THE PREMIER:

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

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION AND TOURISM:

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

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS:

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

DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE & TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS:

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

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY & TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT:

  • Information Technology (Web Development): Degree / B Tech / National Diploma
  • Information Technology / Computer Systems Engineering / Informatics: Degree / B Tech / National Diploma

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:

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

** RELATED BURSARIES **

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the North West Provincial Government Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE NWPG BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must permanently reside within the North West province
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • Preference will be given to students in financial need, with a strong academic record

 

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE NWPG BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: NWPG Bursary Application 2027

Applicants will be required to register an account before they can login and apply.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the NWPG bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE NWPG BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • Fully completed Bursary Application form (sections A – E)
  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric final results/ certificate (certified copy) (NSC certificate must be submitted as soon as received)
  • Final results/ latest academic results, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of University acceptance letter, if available (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, pension statements if on state pension, death certificate if deceased)
  • Proof of permanent residence (letter from Traditional Authority Offices if residing in a village, letter from Municipality Offices if residing in a Town, Township or farm) (NOT statement of account, e.g. water bill, etc.)
  • Proof of disability, if disabled (doctors letter/ medical record)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE NWPG BURSARY?

13 November 2026 (at 23:59).

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the North West Provincial Government directly:

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

Please do NOT contact the North West Provincial Government if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES THE NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT DO?

The North West Provincial Government is responsible for promoting economic development, improving public services and creating opportunities for communities across the province. Through initiatives focused on education, youth empowerment and skills development, the provincial government aims to address unemployment and poverty while preparing young people for careers that contribute to the province’s growth.

One of its key educational initiatives is the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme, administered through the Office of the Premier. Named in honour of Victor Thebe Sifora, a respected educator, academic and anti-apartheid activist, the bursary programme helps eligible students from the North West Province access higher education. The scheme prioritises academically capable students who require financial assistance, particularly those pursuing undergraduate qualifications at public institutions. Supported fields of study are selected to address provincial skills shortages and development priorities, with opportunities available across various disciplines. By investing in tertiary education, the bursary scheme seeks to develop skilled graduates who can contribute to the social and economic advancement of the North West Province.

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This bursary listing was last updated in October 2026.

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