IITPSA Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate degree studies within these fields

• Applied Computing (BSc)
• Computer Science (BSc)
• Informatics (BCom)
• Information Systems (BCom / BSc)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying or registered for full-time undergraduate degree studies, towards a 3 year Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Commerce degree, in one of the fields listed above
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in the most recent examinations
• Meet the entry requirements of your course of study
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa
• Preference will be students who have completed and excelled in The Computer Programming Olympiad (a project of IITPSA)

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Exam fees
• Textbooks
• University administered accommodation

Documents you will need

• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric June results, if currently in Matric
• Full academic record and latest available results (June 2025 examination results or progress report)
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit stating annual income if self-employed/ most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ most recent bank statements if they own a business/ SASSA letter stating the grants received if applicable)
• Letter from the court stating child support amounts if parents are divorced or affidavit from the parent stating the child support amount received if parents are separated

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
   • IITPSA Bursary Application 2025
   • Study Trust Bursary Applications Page

   Applications must be submitted online at: IITPSA Bursary Application 2025

   Applicants must read the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page before applying.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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 011 403 1632

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

About IITPSA

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) is the SAQA-recognised professional body for ICT practitioners.