Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be 18 years or older
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with a Diploma exemption or equivalent
• Intend on studying full-time towards a 3 year Fashion Design course at the North West School of Design in Klerksdorp
• Be able to start your studies in February 2027
• Be willing to commit to 3 years of study
• Be fluent in English (read, write and speak)
• Read the NWSD course prospectus (.pdf)

What the bursary covers

• 3 years of full tuition fees (valued at R200 000)
• A Laptop sponsored by Gert-Johan Coetzee Studios
• A Bernina sewing machine (valued at R14 000)

Value mentioned: R200 000, R14 000

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • @nwsdfashion
   • @gertjohancoetzee
   • @berninarsa
   • NWSD Course Application

   Step 2: Complete the NWSD Course Application

   Step 3: Record a short video introducing yourself and answering the question: “If you could tell any story through fashion, what story would you tell, and why?”

   Step 4: Post your video on Instagram or TikTok

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 018 462 5149

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Gert-Johan Coetzee

Gert-Johan Coetzee is a leading South African couture and red-carpet fashion designer.