SIOC Community Development Trust Bursaries 2025

The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 November 2024

Bursaries will be awarded for ALL fields, however the following fields are preferred:

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

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 currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying on a part-time or full-time basis
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 or provisional accepted to study at a recognised public institution (University/ University of Technology/ TVET/ FET College) in South Africa, in 2025
You must be in need of financial assistance, with a household income of less than R600 000 per year (before deductions)
Students with disabilities are also encouraged to apply

Alternatively, students may download and complete the Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Hard copy applications must then be delivered to:

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/ 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

Note: all certified documents must not be older than 3 months.