Sioc Community Development Trust Bursary 2026

Ananzi; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A community development bursary program is inviting South African citizens to apply for academic year bursaries covering registration, tuition fees, accommodation, and other essential study materials. Applicants must be under 35 years old and either currently in Matric or have completed it, with a minimum average of 65%. Applications are open until 25 November, with students with disabilities encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• You must be a South African citizen.
• Must not be older than 35 years at the closing date.
• Eligible for fields listed in the bursary.

Job description

SIOC Community Development Trust Bursary

Closing date for applications: 25 November

Applicants are invited to apply for

• academic year SIOC Community Development Trust bursaries.

Eligible fields (preferred specialisations)

• 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • LLB
• Tourism:
  • Hospitality Management
  • Arts and Culture Heritage
  • Ecotourism Management

Bursary Coverage

The bursary will provide cover for 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.

Requirements

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must not be older than 35 years old, at the closing date.
• You must reside in or originate from SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities: Gamagara Local Municipality (Northern Cape), Ga‑Segonyana Local Municipality (Northern Cape), Tsantsabane Local Municipality (Northern Cape), Joe Morolong Local Municipality (Northern Cape) or Thabazimbi Local Municipality (Limpopo).
• 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 provisionally accepted to study at a recognised public institution (University / University of Technology / TVET / FET College) in South Africa.
• You must be in need of financial assistance, with a household income of less than R per year (before deductions).
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

• Applicants can apply online or complete manual application forms and deliver to:
• SIOC-CDT OFFICE PARK: Corner Hendrick Van Eck and Ian Flemming Road, Kathu.

Note

Late applications will not be considered.