NWSD Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary 2026 : North West School of Design

Organisation : North West School of Design (NWSD)
Scholarship Name : Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary 2026
Applicable For : Students of Gr 12 certificate with diploma exemption or equivalent
Scholarship Amount : 3-year Fashion Design Course Tuition worth R200 000
Last Date : 7th September 2026
Website : https://nwsd.co.za/funding/

What is NWSD Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary?

The NWSD Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary is a prestigious, full-tuition annual fashion scholarship in South Africa offered at the North West School of Design (NWSD) in Klerksdorp Students of Gr 12 certificate with diploma exemption or equivalent can apply. This Bursary Covers a three-year Fashion Design diploma course at NWSD, valued at approximately R200,000. Last date of application is 7th September 2026.

Eligibility of NWSD Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary

** South African citizen, 18+
** Gr 12 certificate with diploma exemption or equivalent
** No prior fashion experience required
** Able to start in Feb 2026
** Fluent in English

Benefits of NWSD Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary

** 3-year Fashion Design Course Tuition worth R200 000
** Laptop sponsored by Gert-Johan Coetzee Studios
** Bernina sewing machine valued at R14,000
** Two annual internships at Gert-Johan Coetzee Studios

Note:
Please note that the bursary does not cover transport, accommodation, meals, or fabric required for your projects.

How To Apply For NWSD Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary?

** Follow @nwsdfashion @gertjohancoetzee & @berninarsa.
** Complete the NWSD online application form.
** Upload a short video (maximum 1 minute 30 seconds) introducing yourself and answering the question:
** “If you could tell any story through fashion, what story would you tell, and why?”
** Post your video on TikTok or Instagram.
** Tag @nwsdfashion and @gertjohancoetzee, and use the following hashtag: #GertBursary2026
** Share this post to your Instagram Story and tag @nwsdfashion.

Apply Here : https://nwsd.co.za/online-application/

Note:
** Download and read the Course Prospectus for the course you applying for.
** Only once you are familiar with the admission criteria, course content, class hours, subjects and fee structures, can you continue with this application process.
** Please complete the following application form and submit this online. Please ensure you complete the form in full before submitting.
** You can also download an application form for printing. Once the printed form is completed you can scan and email to admin@nwsd.co.za
** If you have any queries regarding this application, please contact us telephonically on +27 18 462 5149 or email Tamryn at admin@nwsd.co.za
** Once the application has been accepted by NWSD, the student &/or parent will be notified telephonically and by email. The Registration Contract and Student Number will only be issued once the registration fee has been paid.

Important Dates of NWSD Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary

** Applications Opens: 7 August 2026
** Applications Closes: 7 September 2026
** Finalists announced: 11 September 2026
** Winner starts: 3 February 2027