The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 November 2024
Bursaries will be awarded for ALL fields, however the following fields are preferred:
- Agriculture (specialisation: Veterinarian / Livestock Product Analyst / Environmental Officer / Agricultural Economist / Agricultural Engineer / Food Technologists / Food Technicians)
- Business Management and Economics (specialisation: Accounting / Economics / Auditing and Tax / Actuarial Science / Statistics and Mathematics / Project Management)
- Education (specialisation: BEd. FET Mathematics / BEd. FET Physical Science / BEd. Natural Sciences / Economic and Management Science / BEd. Foundation Phase / BEd. Language / BEd. Special Needs)
- Engineering and Science (specialisation: Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Architecture / Geology / Electrical Engineering / Town Planning / Environmental Health)
- Health and Clinical-related Sciences (specialisation: MBChB / Pharmacy / Dentistry / Advanced EMS / Nursing / Chemical, Biological, Medical Lab Sciences / Biochemistry)
- Information Technology (specialisation: Computer Sciences and Communication / Software Development / Data Science/Analytics / Web Design and Development)
- Law (specialisation: LLB)
- Tourism (specialisation: Hospitality Management / Arts and Culture Heritage / Ecotourism Management)
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Registration and tuition fees,
- Accommodation,
- Prescribed study material,
- Laptop and a monthly stipend.
- Students with disabilities will also receive assistive devices to enhance their learning.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must not older be than 35 years old, at the closing date
- You must reside in or originate from SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities:
- Gamagara Local Municipality (Northern Cape),
- Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality (Northern Cape),
- Tsantsabane Local Municipality (Northern Cape),
- Joe Morolong Local Municipality (Northern Cape)
- or Thabazimbi Local Municipality (Limpopo)
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying on a part-time or full-time basis
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above (other fields not listed above may also be funded)
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%, in your most recent academic results
- You must have been accepted or provisional accepted to study at a recognised public institution (University/ University of Technology/ TVET/ FET College) in South Africa, in 2025
- You must be in need of financial assistance, with a household income of less than R600 000 per year (before deductions)
- Students with disabilities are also encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at: SIOC Community Development Trust Bursary Application 2025
Alternatively, students may download and complete the Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)
Hard copy applications must then be delivered to:
- SIOC-CDT OFFICE PARK: Corner Hendrick Van Eck and Ian Flemming Road, Kathu 8446
- THABAZIMBI HUB: 11 Jourdan Street, Mollies Building, Thabazimbi 0380
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric mid-year/ prelim results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Most recent tertiary academic results/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance/ application to a public tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
- Parents or guardians 3 months recent bank statements
- Proof of residence (rates and taxes or water and electricity account, letter from landlord or affidavit from you local counsellor)
- Medical note explaining type of disability, if applicable
Note: all certified documents must not be older than 3 months.
