The SIOC Community Development Trust Open an Application window to start to Receive the Applications for SIOC-CDT Bursary Programme for the Academic year 2026.
Expenses Covered
The SIOC-CDT bursary provides comprehensive financial support including:
- Registration & tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Prescribed study material
- Laptop
- Monthly stipend
- Assistive devices (for students with disabilities)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be under 35 years old at the closing date
- Reside in or originate from one of the following SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities:
- Northern Cape: Gamagara LM, Ga-Segonyana LM, Tsantsabane LM, Joe Morolong LM
- Limpopo: Thabazimbi LM
- Be currently in Matric (2025) or have completed Matric
- Be studying/intending to study full-time or part-time in 2026
- Be accepted or provisionally accepted at a public University, University of Technology, TVET or FET College in South Africa
- Have a minimum academic average of 65% in your most recent results
- Have a household income of less than R600,000 per year (before deductions)
- Be in need of financial support (compulsory)
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Documents Checklist you will asked on Application Process
Applicants must submit certified copies (not older than 3 months) of the following:
- ID document
- Matric mid-year/prelim results (if in Matric) OR Matric certificate (if completed)
- Latest tertiary results (if currently studying)
- Proof of acceptance/provisional acceptance/application to a tertiary institution
- Parents/guardians’ proof of income (payslips or affidavit if unemployed)
- Parents/guardians’ 3 months recent bank statements
- Proof of residence (municipal bill, landlord letter or affidavit)
- Medical note confirming disability (if applicable)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Selection Process
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
- If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply for the SIOC-CDT Bursary 2026
Method 1: Online Application (Preferred)
Apply Online for the SIOC-CDT Bursary 2026
Method 2: Manual Application
Download the application form here: SIOC-CDT Bursary Application Form 2026 (PDF)
Submit completed forms to:
- SIOC-CDT Office Park: Corner Hendrick Van Eck and Ian Flemming Road, Kathu 8446
- Thabazimbi Hub: 11 Jourdan Street, Mollies Building, Thabazimbi 0380
