SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) Bursaries 2024 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
Are you looking for Bursary programmes in South Africa? Do you have the basic requirements to apply for Bursary programmes? If yes, you are welcome to this page.
This page contains information about the latest Bursaries programmes at SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) Bursaries 2024/2025 and how to apply.
A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into study.
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2024
The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) is offering a bursary programme for the 2024 academic year to students residing in specific beneficiary communities in the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces. Here are the details:
Eligible Fields of Study:
The bursary covers studies in all fields, with preferences in the following areas:
- Agriculture
- Business Management and Economics
- Education
- Engineering and Science
- Health and Clinical-related Sciences
- Information Technology
- Law
- Tourism
Other fields of study are also eligible, but preference will be given to the listed fields.
Covered Expenses & Selection Process:
The bursary covers various expenses, including registration and tuition fees, accommodation, study materials, a laptop, and a monthly stipend. Additionally, students with disabilities will receive assistive devices for learning.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Applicants who haven’t received feedback by 6 February 2024 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet specific criteria to be considered for the bursary:
- South African citizenship
- Age below 35 at the closing date
- Residency or origin from beneficiary areas in specified municipalities
- Currently in Matric (in 2023) or completed Matric
- Pursuing or intending to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in listed fields
- Minimum 65% overall average in recent academic results
- Acceptance to a recognized South African public institution for 2024
- Financial need (household income below R600,000 per year)
- Preference for students with disabilities
- Undergraduate students are given preference
Application Process:
Applications can be submitted online through the SIOC-CDT Bursary Application 2024 portal or by downloading and completing the application form. Hard copy applications must be posted or hand-delivered to specified locations.
Required Documentation:
Submit clear copies of the following documents with the application:
- Certified ID document (not older than 3 months)
- Matric mid-year/preliminary results (if applicable)
- Matric certificate (if completed)
- Most recent tertiary academic results/transcripts (if currently studying)
- Proof of acceptance/provisional acceptance to a public tertiary institution
- Proof of household income for parents/guardians
- Proof of residence
- Medical note explaining the type of disability (if applicable)
Ensure all required documents are included and certified copies are not older than 3 months.
Application Deadline: 10 January 2024
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