SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2024
Bursary Application Closing date is 10 January 2024
The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) is offering a bursary programme for the 2024 academic year to students residing in specific beneficiary communities in the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces. Here are the details:
Eligible Fields of Study:
The bursary covers studies in all fields, with preferences in the following areas:
- Agriculture
- Business Management and Economics
- Education
- Engineering and Science
- Health and Clinical-related Sciences
- Information Technology
- Law
- Tourism
Other fields of study are also eligible, but preference will be given to the listed fields.
Covered Expenses & Selection Process:
The bursary covers various expenses, including registration and tuition fees, accommodation, study materials, a laptop, and a monthly stipend. Additionally, students with disabilities will receive assistive devices for learning.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Applicants who haven’t received feedback by 6 February 2024 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet specific criteria to be considered for the bursary:
- South African citizenship
- Age below 35 at the closing date
- Residency or origin from beneficiary areas in specified municipalities
- Currently in Matric (in 2023) or completed Matric
- Pursuing or intending to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in listed fields
- Minimum 65% overall average in recent academic results
- Acceptance to a recognized South African public institution for 2024
- Financial need (household income below R600,000 per year)
- Preference for students with disabilities
- Undergraduate students are given preference
Application Process:
Applications can be submitted online through the SIOC-CDT Bursary Application 2024 portal or by downloading and completing the application form. Hard copy applications must be posted or hand-delivered to specified locations.
Required Documentation:
Submit clear copies of the following documents with the application:
- Certified ID document (not older than 3 months)
- Matric mid-year/preliminary results (if applicable)
- Matric certificate (if completed)
- Most recent tertiary academic results/transcripts (if currently studying)
- Proof of acceptance/provisional acceptance to a public tertiary institution
- Proof of household income for parents/guardians
- Proof of residence
- Medical note explaining the type of disability (if applicable)
Ensure all required documents are included and certified copies are not older than 3 months.
