Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Agriculture
• Architecture
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce
• Community Development
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Energy Solutions
• Environmental
• Finance
• Geology
• Geographic Information System
• Graphic Design
• Information Technology
• Marine / Maritime
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Social Sciences
• Supply Chain
• Surveying

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the KwaZulu-Natal province
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Achieve a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric
• Be entering your 1st year of full-time undergraduate studies, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Have applied or been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Proof of application/ acceptance/ conditional acceptance from a University or University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (3 months payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployment, SASSA grant income or pension if applicable) (certified copy)
• Reference letter from a teacher or community leader (read our tips on getting a reference letter/ testimonial for your bursary application)
• Motivational letter stating why the RBIDZ should select you and your career prospects (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of residence from ward councillor or tribal authority

Full bursary documents checklist

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   – Hand delivery: 4 Harbour Arterial ALTON Richards Bay 3900

   Download and complete the RBIDZ Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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 035 797 2600

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

About Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ)

The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is a special economic zone that attracts industrial investment to KwaZulu-Natal's north coast.