Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Applications – 2026
The Office of the Premier, in partnership with various provincial departments, invites eligible and motivated young people who are permanent residents of the North West Province to apply for the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary for the 2026 academic year.
This bursary aims to support deserving students who wish to pursue full-time studies at public higher education institutions across South Africa. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and a strong commitment to contributing positively to the province’s social and economic development.
Through this bursary programme, the North West Provincial Government seeks to empower youth by investing in education across a wide range of disciplines — from engineering and health sciences to agriculture, education, public administration, and the arts.
All prospective students are encouraged to seize this opportunity to further their studies and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Applications must be submitted online via the official bursary portal by 20 November 2025.
Position: Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary – 2026 Academic Year
Duration: Full duration of the approved qualification
Reference Number: VTSB/2026
Location: North West Province
Closing Date: 20 November 2025
Invitation for Funding
Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Applications
2026 Academic Year
The Office of the Premier, in collaboration with various provincial departments, invites applications for the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary from South African youths who are permanent residents of the North West Province and wish to pursue full-time studies in the 2026 academic year at public higher education institutions.
Priority will be given to:
- Undergraduate applicants
- Financially needy students
- Academically high-performing students
FUNDED PROGRAMMES BY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
- f. Bachelor of Computer Science / Information Systems
- g. National Diploma in Cyber Security / Information Technology / Informatics / Computer Science (Government Information Technology Office)
- g. Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies and Industrial & Organizational Psychology
- g. National Diploma in Organizational Development (specializing in Organizational Development)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ROADS
a. National Diploma: Civil Engineering
b. B Tech: Engineering Civil
c. Honours: Quantity Surveying
d. B Tech Architecture
e. B Tech Construction Management
f. BSc Engineering Civil
g. B Engineering
h. BSc Project Management in Construction
i. B Tech / BSc in Mechanical Engineering
j. Horticultural Studies
k. Landscaping Studies
l. Property Studies / Real Estate
m. Property Valuation Studies
n. Property Developmental Studies
o. Property Government & Development Studies
p. Property Law / Conveyancing Studies
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
b. Diploma in Graphic Design
c. Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics
d. BSc in Agricultural Science / Agricultural Mobile Plant Equipment Operator / Certificate in Agricultural Equipment Operation
e. Diploma / Advanced Certificate in Facility Management
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION & TOURISM
a. Diploma in Risk and Disaster Management
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management
c. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
d. Bachelor of Law
e. Degree in Tourism Growth, Development and Transformation
f. Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resource Management
g. Bachelor of Science in Ecology
h. Bachelor of Science in Indigenous Knowledge Systems
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
a. Bachelor’s / Degree in Civil Engineering
b. Bachelor’s / Degree in Town and Regional Planning
c. B Degree in Construction Project Management
DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE & TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
a. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Town & Regional Planning
b. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Organizational Development
c. Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
d. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Disaster Management
e. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering
f. Bachelor’s Degree in Knowledge and Information
g. Bachelor of Public Administration (specializing in Policy and Research)
h. GIS (specializing in Development & Planning and Monitoring & Evaluation)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY & TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
a. B Tech / N Dipl: Electrical Engineering
b. Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS, CULTURE, SPORTS & RECREATION
a. National Diploma: Sign Language
b. Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics
c. Bachelor’s Degree in Translation Studies (Setswana & English; Sesotho & English; English & Afrikaans; isiXhosa & English)
d. Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television
e. Bachelor of Arts in Media Production
f. Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies
g. Bachelor’s Degree in History / Art History / Archaeology / Museums and Heritage Studies
h. Degree / Diploma in Archival Studies / Records Management, History, Sociology and Knowledge Management
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
a. Clinical Psychology
b. Dental Assistant
c. Dental Technology
d. Dental Therapy
e. Dentistry
f. BSc Dietetics
g. MBChB
h. Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
i. Occupational Therapy
j. B Pharm
k. Physiotherapy
l. Radiography
m. Speech Therapy
n. Audiology
PROVINCIAL TREASURY
a. B Comm Accounting / Financial Management
b. B Comm Forensic Auditing
c. B Comm Information Management Systems
d. B Comm / Diploma – Municipal Finance / Accounting
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
a. B.Ed. Foundation Phase (Grade R-3) (specializing in Setswana)
b. B.Ed. Intermediate Phase (Grade 4–5) (specializing in Mathematics and Natural Science & Technology / English)
c. B.Ed. Senior and FET (Grade 7–12) (specializing in Mathematics and Physical Science / Life Science / Agricultural Technology / Technical Maths / Technical Physics / Engineering subjects / Setswana / English FAL)
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Safety Management
b. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Organizational Development
c. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Logistics Management
d. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering
e. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Quantity Surveying
f. Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management
g. Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations
h. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Office Administration
OFFICE OF THE PREMIER (Additional Programmes)
a. Bachelor of Science in Public Administration / Bachelor of Administration / Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation / Bachelor of Science Population Studies / National Diploma in Public Administration (specializing in Monitoring & Evaluation)
b. Bachelor of Science in Information Systems / Information Technology / Statistics / Information Management / Geographic Information Systems / Geo-Informatics / Geography and Land Survey / National Diploma in Statistics / Information Technology / Geographic Information Systems (Monitoring & Evaluation Systems)
c. Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Economics / Econometrics / Bachelor of Administration majoring in Policy Management (Policy & Planning)
d. Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Strategic Management / Bachelor’s Degree in Spatial Planning (Strategic Management)
e. Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management / Accounting (professional stream) / Financial Systems and Economics / National Diploma in Financial Information Systems / Accounting / Financial Management / Public Finance (Financial Management)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications must be submitted online with the following certified documents attached:
| No. | Required Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fully completed Bursary Application Form (Sections A – E) |
| 2 | Proof of permanent residential address: Letter from Traditional Authority (villages) or Municipality (towns/townships/farms) – not a utility bill |
| 3 | Certified copy of ID Document (applicant) |
| 4 | Certified copy of Matric Statement of Results (current matriculants) or Matric Certificate (all applicants) |
| 5 | Certified copy of latest academic results (tertiary students) |
| 6 | Certified copy of acceptance letter from a public higher education institution |
| 7 | Proof of parent/guardian income: Salary payslip(s) OR Death Certificate(s)/Affidavit (if deceased or unemployed) |
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary, interested applicants must complete the online application form available on the official North West Provincial Government bursary portal at https://www.nwpg.gov.za/bursary_v2/public/index.php. Applicants are required to fill in all sections of the form accurately, upload the necessary certified supporting documents, and ensure that all information provided is true and complete. These documents include a certified copy of the applicant’s ID, proof of residence from a Traditional Authority or Municipality, academic records or results, proof of acceptance at a public higher education institution, and proof of household income or an affidavit if parents or guardians are unemployed or deceased.
It is important to note that only online applications will be accepted, and incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Applicants are therefore encouraged to start the process early to allow sufficient time for document preparation and verification. Once submitted, all applications will undergo a screening process to assess eligibility based on academic performance, financial need, and field of study. Successful candidates will be contacted by March 2026; if no feedback is received by then, applicants should regard their submission as unsuccessful.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Applications are online only via the provided link.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- If you do not receive feedback by March 2026, consider your application unsuccessful.
Apply Now and Secure Your Future!
Closing Date: 20 November 2025