Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme for 2027

The Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme is administered by the North West Office of the Premier. It supports South African youth who are residents of the North West Province and want to pursue full-time studies at public institutions. The scheme gives priority to undergraduate applicants who are financially needy and have a good academic record.

The official 2027 application portal confirms that applications are open and that returning students must use their existing account to submit a new annual application. The portal currently retains the previous advert for reference and warns that the current intake requirements may differ. Applicants should therefore confirm the approved fields of study and any current academic thresholds with the bursary office rather than relying on an older advert.

The portal lists supporting documents that include a completed bursary application form, proof of permanent residential address, a certified identity document, matric certificate or results, the latest tertiary academic record where applicable, and proof of parent or guardian income. Additional affidavits or death certificates may be required where relevant.

Applications for the 2027 intake opened on 13 October 2026 and close at 23:59 on 13 November 2026. Applicants should submit through the official provincial bursary portal and retain their application details.