SIOC-CDT Bursary

Fields of study

• Agriculture (Veterinarian, Livestock Product Analyst, Environmental Officer, Agricultural Economist, Agricultural Engineer Food Technologists, Food Technicians)
• Business Management and Economics (Accounting, Economics, Auditing and Tax, Actuarial Science, Statistics and Mathematics, Project Management)
• Education (FET Mathematics, B Ed. FET Physical Science, B Ed Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Science, B Ed Foundation Phase, B Ed Language, B Ed Special Needs)
• Engineering and Sciences (Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Geology, Electrical Engineering, Town Planning, Environmental Health)
• Health and Clinical related Sciences (MBChB, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Advanced EMS, Nursing Chemical; Biological; Medical Lab Sciences, Biochemistry)
• Information Technology (Computer Sciences and Communication, Software Development, Data Science/Analytics, Web Design and Development)
• Law (Bachelor of Laws: LLB)
• Tourism (Hospitality Management, Arts and Culture Heritage, Eco-Tourism Management)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Not older be than 35 years old, at the closing date
• Reside in or originate from SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities
  • Gamagara Local Municipality (Northern Cape)
  • Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality (Northern Cape)
  • Joe Morolong Local Municipality (Northern Cape)
  • Tsantsabane Local Municipality (Northern Cape)
  • Thabazimbi Local Municipality (Limpopo)
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying on a full-time basis, towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%, in your most recent academic results
• Have been accepted or provisional accepted to study at a recognised public institution in South Africa (University/ University of Technology/ TVET/ FET College)
• Be in need of financial assistance, with a household income of less than R600 000 per year (before deductions)
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• Registration
• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Prescribed study material
• Laptop (once off)
• A quarterly stipend

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric June results/ 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
• All certified documents must not be older than 3 months.
• Documents must be clear, legible and relevant.
• Do not password protect any documents.
• Documents must be in PDF or Jpeg format (not an editable document, such as word documents).
• Documents must not be altered or tampered with – particularly dates.

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
   SIOC-CDT Bursary Application 2027

   Applications can be submitted online at: SIOC-CDT Bursary Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 30 November 2026. 30 November 2026 (at 12:00 midday). Late applications are almost never accepted.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 060 656 1305

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

About SIOC-CDT

The Sishen Iron Ore Company Community Development Trust was set up in 2006 to benefit communities near Kumba's mines.