The Sishen Iron Ore Corporation Community Development Trust invites prospective learners to apply for their Bursaries Programme for the 2023 academic year.
Fields of Study that can apply:
Students in SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities are encouraged to apply, but special preferences will be given to the following:
Agriculture-Specialising in:
Agricultural engineer food technologist
Agricultural economist
Food Technician
Environmental Officer
Veterinarian
Livestock Product analyst
Education Specialising in:
Foundation phase
Natural Science
FET Mathematics
FET Economics/Physical Science/Management Science
Language and Special Needs
Business management or economics specialising in:
Actuarial Science
Accounting
Auditing and Tax
Statistics
Economics
mathematics
Project Management
Engineering or Science specialising in:
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Environmental Health
Electrical Engineering
Quantity Surveying
Geology
Town Planning
Health or Clinicals related sciences specialising in:
Biochemistry
Advanced EMS
Dentistry
Chemical, Biological, Medical Lab Sciences
Nursing
MBChB
Pharmacy
Law specialising in LLB
Information Technology Specialising in:
Computer Sciences and Communication
Software Development
Data Science and Analytics
Web Design and development
Tourism specialising in:
Ecotourism management
Arts Culture Heritage
Hospitality management
The requirements to apply for the Sishen Bursaries:
- Be a South African citizen
- Under the age of 35
- You must live or come from the below beneficiary areas:
Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality (Northern Cape)
Kamagra Local Municipality (Northern Cape)
Joe Morolong Local Municipality(Northern Cape)
Tsantsabane Local Municipality (Northern Cape)
Thabazimbi Local Municcipality (limpopo) - Be Currently in Matric or completed Matric
- Must be studying or intending to study towards an undergraduate or postgraduate in the fields listed above
- Minimum overall average of 65% in the most recent academic results
- Be accepted in a recognised public institution in South Africa for 2023
- Must need financial assistance and come from a household with an income of less than R600 000 per year
- Students with disabilities will be given particular preference
- Undergraduate students will also have a particular preference
The bursary will cover the following expenses:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Study material
- Accommodation
- Stipend every quarter
Assistive devices which help enhance learning will be given to students with disabilities.
Required documents
- Certified copy of ID card
- Matric September results if still in Matric and certificate is not available yet
- Matric certificate if you finished Matric
- Recent Tertiary academic results or transcript if you are currently studying
- Proof of acceptance to study at a tertiary institution on the school’s letterhead
- Motivational letter to support the application on 1 page
- Proof of household income (payslips or affidavit if employed)
- Proof of residence
- Medical letter explaining disability, if applicable
Applications will be hand-delivered to:
SIOC-CDT Office park Corner Hendrick van Eck and Ian Flemming Roads, Kathu.8446
or Thabazimbi Business Hub at 11 Jourdan Street, Mollies Building, Thabazimbi,0380
To apply online, click here
The closing date for applications is 13 January 2023