(SIOCCDT): Bursaries 2023/HOW TO APPLY AND CLOSING DATE.
Sishen Iron Ore Company-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) invites students to apply for Bursary Programme for the 2023 academic year.
Fields of study:
Bursaries are available for studies within these fields:
- Agriculture (specialisation: Agricultural Economics / Agricultural engineer food technologist / Environmental officer / Food technician / Livestock product analyst / Veterinarian)
- Business management and economics (specialisation: Accounting / Actuarial Science / Auditing and Tax / Economics / Project Management / Statistics and mathematics)
- Education (specialisation: BEd. Foundation Phase / BEd.Natural Science / BEd. FET Mathematics / BEd. FET Physical Science / Economics and Management Science / BEd. Language / BEd. Special Needs)
- Engineering and Science (specialisation: Architecture / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Environmental health / Geology / Quantity Surveying / Town planning)
- Health and clinical related sciences (specialisation: Advanced EMS / Biochemistry / Chemical, Biological, Medical Lab sciences / Dentistry / MBChB / Nursing / Pharmacy)
- Information Technology (specialisation: Computer Sciences and communication / Data Science or Analytics / Software Development / Web design and development)
- Law (specialisation: LLB)
- Tourism (specialisation: Arts and Culture Heritage / Ecotourism Management / Hospitality Management)
NB: students pursuing studies in other fields may also apply, however, students pursuing studies in the fields above will receive preference.
Requirements
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be under the age of 35 years old
- You must reside in or originate from a beneficiary area: 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 have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%, in your most recent academic results
- You must have been accepted to study at a recognized public institution (University/ University of Technology/ TVET/ FET College) in South Africa
- You must be in need of financial assistance (based on household income)
- Preference will be given to students with disabilities
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- registration fees,
- tuition fees,
- prescribed study material,
- accommodation and a stipend each quarter.
- Students with disabilities will also receive assistive devices to enhance their learning.