Closing Date: 10 January 2024
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT): Bursaries for 2024
The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
Fields of study:
Bursaries will be awarded to students in SIOC-CDT’s beneficiary communities (in the Northern Cape and Limpopo), for studies in ALL fields, however the following fields are preferred:
- Agriculture (specialisation: Agricultural economist / Agricultural engineer/ Food technologist / Environmental officer / Food technician / Livestock product analyst / Veterinarian)
- Business Management and Economics (specialisation: Accounting / Actuarial Science / Auditing and Tax / Economics / Project Management / Statistics and mathematics)
- Education (specialisation: BEd. Foundation Phase / BEd.Natural Science / BEd. FET Mathematics / BEd. FET Physical Science / Economics and Management Science / BEd. Language / BEd. Special Needs)
- Engineering and Science (specialisation: Architecture / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Environmental health / Geology / Quantity Surveying / Town planning)
- Health and Clinical-related Sciences (specialisation: Advanced EMS / Biochemistry / Chemical, Biological, Medical Lab sciences / Dentistry / MBChB / Nursing / Pharmacy)
- Information Technology (specialisation: Computer Sciences and communication / Data Science or Analytics / Software Development / Web design and development)
- Law (specialisation: LLB)
- Tourism (specialisation: Arts and Culture Heritage / Ecotourism Management / Hospitality Management)
What the Bursary Covers:
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 be under the age of 35 years old, at the closing date
- You must be currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
- 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 to study at a recognised public institution (University/ University of Technology/ TVET/ FET College) in South Africa, in 2024
- You must be in need of financial assistance, with a household income of less than R600 000 per year
- Preference will be given to students with disabilities
- Preference will be given to undergraduate students
You must reside in or originate from a beneficiary area:
- Thabazimbi Local Municipality (Limpopo)
- Gamagara Local Municipality (Northern Cape),
- Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality (Northern Cape),
- Tsantsabane Local Municipality (Northern Cape),
- Joe Morolong Local Municipality (Northern Cape)
How to Apply
NB: all certified documents must not be older than 3 months.
Applications can be submitted in either of these ways:
- Apply Online at: SIOC-CDT Bursary Application 2024
- Download and complete the SIOC-CDT Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
Hard copy applications must be posted or hand delivered to either of the following locations:
SIOC-CDT Office Park
Cnr Hendrick Van Eck and Ian Flemming Road
Kathu
8446
Or
Thabazimbi Business Hub
11 Jourdaan 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/ or provisional acceptance to a public tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
- 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
