How do I apply?
Bursary applications for 2024 are available
Please make sure that you log in with the FireFox browser. Complete the online application form and submit with the required documents to your campus of registration:
- The academic record attached should be the FINAL RECORD of the preceding degree with a PASS result.
- Apply irrespective if you have been approved by the faculty. If declined by the faculty, the bursary will be cancelled.
Information pamphlet with bursary conditions
Carefully read the 2024 Instant Info before you apply: Honnours students and Master's and Doctoral students. Make sure you understand the conditions.
A NWU Postgraduate Bursary
APPLICATION FORMS:
Compulsory: All students from the second year of the degree must attach the prescribed Progress Report to the application.
B NWU Postgraduate Academic Merit Bursary
APPLICATION FORM: Academic Merit**
**Students from other Universities: These students must apply annually on the prescribed application form. This bursary is automatically calculated for North-West University students only.
The NWU Postgraduate Bursary and Academic Merit Bursary are two separate bursaries.
Important Dates
Closing Dates
Honours Bursary: 31 March 2024
Master's and Doctoral Bursaries: 31 March 2024
Academic Merit Bursaries: 30 April 2024
More contact information is on the Instant Info.
Bursary Enquiries
Direct e-mail enquiries to your campus of registration:
Mahikeng Campus: MC-PostGradBurs@nwu.ac.za
Potchefstroom Campus: PC-Studyfees@nwu.ac.za
Vanderbijlpark Campus: VC-PostGradBurs@nwu.ac.za