SITA Bursary Scheme 2024 | How to Apply

Understand What Is Bursaries?

Much like a scholarship, a bursary is usually awarded based more on financial need than academic standing. It is a form of support or financial aid given to students to enable them to continue their studies. Governmental initiatives, academic institutions, and private or public organizations may all give out bursaries. They’re a fantastic method to give people who might be having financial difficulties more access to education. Using SITA, students in South Africa can apply for the 2024 bursaries. The bursary is available to all South African students at Saonlineportal.com. In addition to the SITA Bursary application procedure for the 2024 academic year, this guide contains information on financial aid, funding, bursary application forms, eligibility, prerequisites, and a student loan guide.

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SITA Bursary Application Details

SITA is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. The bursary programme aims to establish a pipeline that addresses the current skills gap within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Computer Science (BSc)
• Computer Science and Informatics with Artificial Intelligence (BSc)
• Cybersecurity (BSc)
• Information Technology (BSc)

SITA will award bursaries to 25 students from the following provinces:

• Eastern Cape: 3 bursary awards
• Free State: 3 bursary awards
• Gauteng: 2 bursary awards
• KwaZulu-Natal: 3 bursary awards
• Limpopo: 3 bursary awards
• Mpumalanga: 3 bursary awards
• North West: 3 bursary awards
• Northern Cape: 3 bursary awards
• Western Cape: 2 bursary awards

What the bursary covers:

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• tuition fees,
• prescribed study materials,
• accommodation,
• meals,
• allowances
• work-integrated learning (where applicable).

Eligibility requirements for the bursary:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric in 2023
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric
• You must intend on studying full-time towards a Degree (NQF level 7) within one of the fields of study listed above in 2024
• You must be accepted or registered for studies at a recognized and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
• Students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply

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Would you still be eligible for a bursary the next year if your academic performance was poor?

Given the scarcity of financial resources in South Africa, it is essential that students receiving any kind of financial aid have exceptional academic results. Apart from providing financial support to deserving students, the F.E.T. Colleges Bursary Scheme aims to bridge the widespread skills gap in our nation.
These talent shortages cannot be solved if academic excellence is not encouraged. As a result, if a student fails their academic courses, they will not be eligible for a scholarship the next year.

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