Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary for 2026

Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Applications for the 2026 academic year

Want to study at a university or TVET college but worried about paying for it? The North West Provincial Government is helping students through the Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary for 2026. This bursary is for students who are permanent residents of the North West Province and want to study full-time at public universities or TVET colleges.

Who Can Apply?

This bursary is for students who meet these requirements:

• Residency: You must live permanently in the North West Province.

• Financial Need: You should come from a family with limited income.

• Academics: You must have a good academic record.

• Study Level: Mainly for undergraduate students.

What Does the Bursary Cover?

The bursary pays for studies in many important fields. Here’s a simple overview:

1. Infrastructure and Development

• Departments: Public Works & Roads, Human Settlements

• Programs: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Town & Regional Planning, Property Valuation
  
  

2. Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

• Departments: Agriculture & Rural Development, Economic Development, Environment, Conservation & Tourism

• Programs: Veterinary Science, Agricultural Economics, Hydrology, Ecology, Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  
  

3. Public Service and Governance

• Departments: Office of the Premier, Cooperative Governance, Provincial Treasury

• Programs: Computer Science, Disaster Management, Public Administration, Law, Accounting, Financial Management
  
  

4. Social Services and Community Wellness

• Departments: Health, Social Development, Education

• Programs: Medicine (MBChB), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Teaching (B.Ed.), Social Work, Psychology
  
  

5. Arts, Culture and Safety

• Departments: Arts, Culture, Sports & Recreation; Community Safety & Transport Management

• Programs: Sign Language, Translation Studies, Film and Television, Library Science, Safety Management

If you are looking for more bursary options you may look at Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme 2026 Applications: Guide

Documents Required to Apply for The Bursary

Make sure you have certified copies of:

How to Apply

Mark your calendar! The opportunity to apply is time-sensitive. Applications are submitted exclusively online. No paper forms will be accepted.

• Closing Date: 20th November 2025

Application Portal: https://www.nwpg.gov.za/bursary_v2/public/index.php

Contact Information

For any enquiries related to your application, you can contact the Office of the Premier

at: 018 388 1259 / 1207 / 1510 / 1099

Don't miss this chance to have your education funded. Prepare your documents and submit your online application before the November 2025 deadline to be considered for this life-changing opportunity.