Closing Date: 31 January 2024
Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) Bursaries 2024
The RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursary is aimed at students within the King Cetshwayo District in KwaZulu-Natal pursuing undergraduate studies in specific fields.
Fields of study:
The Bursary will provide funding for but not limited to the following fields of study:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology
- Information Management Systems
- Computer Science
- Computer and Data Science
- Architectural Studies
- Construction Studies
- Property Development
- Architectural Technology
- Town & Regional Planning
- Economics / Economic Development
- Accounting
- Internal Auditing
- Business Management
- Agriculture Economics
- Agriculture Engineering
- Please note: If your field is not listed here, Please specify on the Bursary Application Form which field you are applying for.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Must reside within the King Cetshwayo District, KwaZulu-Natal.
- Applicants must be from a previously disadvantaged background.
- Currently in Matric (in 2023) or completed Matric.
- Minimum level 5 in English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Accounting, and Economics in Matric.
- Pursuing full-time studies in listed fields at recognized South African universities.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply
Download Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
Required Documents:
Ensure that all submitted documents are certified by a commissioner of oaths within the last three months.
- ID document
- Matric certificate/statement of results
- Proof of acceptance from a recognized university or university of technology
- Proof of parental/guardian income
- Reference letter from a teacher or community leader
- Motivational letter explaining why you should be selected and your career prospects
- Proof of residence in the King Cetshwayo District
Send your application and supporting documents to: Gcinile.Lembede@rbidz.co.za with “RBIDZ Bursary 2024” in the subject line.
or
Hand Delivery to: 4 Harbour Arterial, ALTON, Richards Bay, 3900.
