East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen or a naturalized South African citizen
• Be between 16 and 25 years old
• Reside within the Eastern Cape province (in a township or village)
• Have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy) in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum result of 60% for all other subjects in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above in 2026
• Have applied and been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Intend on pursuing postgraduate studies after completing your undergraduate studies
• Be from a disadvantaged background and be in need of financial assistance (a financial needs assessment will be conducted)
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding
• Not be under obligation to any other bursary provider
• Students living with disabilities, as well as students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds and from rural and poor areas/ communities are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• To the maximum value of R50 000: registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Prescribed books
• Other approved study materials
• Accommodation
• Meals in a residence administered by the University

Value mentioned: R50 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent academic record or transcript, if currently studying (certified copy – stamped and on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of University acceptance or provisional acceptance
• Parents or guardians proof of residence (utility bill/ credit store account/ affidavit etc)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: not older than 3 months, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA letter if receiving a state grant)
• Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary (1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Achievements or merit certificates, if applicable (certified copies)
• Testimonial letter from a prominent community member (1 page)
• Testimonial letter from your school Principal/ lecturer/ other university staff, if currently studying (1 page) (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)

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
   ELIDZ Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: ELIDZ Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

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

About East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ)

The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is a special economic zone that attracts manufacturing and technology investment to the Eastern Cape.