SIOC-CDT Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SIOC-CDT

The Sishen Iron Ore Company-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006, with the aim to invest in the development of the communities in which SIOC (PTY) LTD operates. The SIOC operates in various municipal jurisdictions within the Northern Cape and 1 in Limpopo province. The SIOC-CDT was established by Sishen Iron Ore Company SIOC (PTY) LTD, which is owned by Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) (PTY) LTD).

SIOC-CDT has provided over hundreds of bursaries to deserving underprivileged students in its beneficiary communities, to complete their studies higher education institutions across the country.
 

ABOUT THE SIOC-CDT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

• 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)

Note: students pursuing studies in other fields may also apply, however students pursuing studies in the fields above will receive preference.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE SIOC-CDT BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

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.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and required to attend interview. If you have not received any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SIOC-CDT BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must not older be 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 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 encouraged to apply

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SIOC-CDT BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: SIOC-CDT Bursary Application 2025

Alternatively, students may download and complete the SIOC-CDT Bursary Application Form 2025

(.pdf)
Hard copy applications must then be delivered to:

• SIOC-CDT OFFICE PARK: Corner Hendrick Van Eck and Ian Flemming Road, Kathu 8446
• THABAZIMBI HUB: 11 Jourdan Street, Mollies Building, Thabazimbi 0380

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• 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.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SIOC-CDT BURSARY

30 November 2024 (at 12:00 midday).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the SIOC Community Development Trust directly:
Email: siocbursary@duxpd.co.za
WhatsApp: 060 656 1305
 

This bursary listing was last updated in September 2024.