North West University Bursaries

NSFAS Loan Scheme

Online applications are available on the NSFAS website from 1 August 2024 to 30 November 2024. Find out more

How to apply for NSFAS

Bursaries available at the Mafikeng Campus

The Mafikeng Campus Financial Aid & Scholarships Office will guide you through the many student loan and bursary options available to you. Find out more

Bursaries available at the Potchefstroom Campus

Visit Financial Support Services for more information on undergraduate and postgraduate options.
Specific bursaries:

Engineering bursaries

     Visit the web address of Faculty of Engineering:  http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/bursaries
           Contact persons: Claudie.Kroese@nwu.ac.za at 018 299 1530
                                       Angie.Danster@nwu.ac.za at 018 299 1985

Sports bursaries

     NWU-Puk Rugby Institute: Download pdf application
           Send application forms and enquiries to Ronel.Emms@nwu.ac.za
           Sport bursaries: Download pdf application
           Send appliation forms and enquiries to Corene.Middleton@nwu.ac.za

Bursaries available at the Vaal Triangle Campus

Visit Financial Support Services for more information on undergraduate and postgraduate options. Available bursaries include:

Academic Bursary (awarded automatically based on your final Grade 12 results)
Leadership bursaries
Arts & Culture bursaries
Support bursaries
- Bursary for disabled students
- Family bursary
- Orphan bursary
Sports bursaries