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 to invest in the development of communities where SIOC (PTY) LTD operates. The SIOC operates across various municipal jurisdictions within the Northern Cape and one in Limpopo province. SIOC-CDT was set up by Sishen Iron Ore Company SIOC (PTY) LTD, owned by Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) (PTY) LTD.

SIOC-CDT has provided hundreds of bursaries to deserving underprivileged students in its beneficiary communities to support their studies at higher education institutions across South Africa.

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ABOUT THE SIOC-CDT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) is inviting students from its beneficiary communities in the Northern Cape and Limpopo to apply for the 2025 academic year bursary.

The bursary will be awarded for studies in ALL fields, but preference will be given to students pursuing studies in the following fields:

• Agriculture: Veterinarian, Livestock Product Analyst, Environmental Officer, Agricultural Economist, Agricultural Engineer, Food Technologists, Food Technicians

• Business Management and Economics: Accounting, Economics, Auditing and Tax, Actuarial Science, Statistics and Mathematics, Project Management

• Education: 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: Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Geology, Electrical Engineering, Town Planning, Environmental Health

• Health and Clinical-related Sciences: MBChB, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Advanced EMS, Nursing, Chemical, Biological, Medical Lab Sciences, Biochemistry

• Information Technology: Computer Sciences and Communication, Software Development, Data Science/Analytics, Web Design and Development

• Law: LLB

• Tourism: Hospitality Management, Arts and Culture Heritage, Ecotourism Management

(Note: Students studying in other fields may apply; however, preference will be given to those in the listed fields.)

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

The bursary will cover the following expenses:

• Registration and tuition fees

• Accommodation

• Prescribed study material

• Laptop

• Monthly stipend

Students with disabilities will also receive assistive devices to enhance their learning.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SIOC-CDT BURSARY

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the bursary:

1. South African citizen

2. Age: You must be under 35 years old at the time of the closing date.

3. Residency: You must reside in or originate from one of SIOC-CDT’s beneficiary communities:

   • Gamagara Local Municipality (Northern Cape)

   • Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality (Northern Cape)

   • Tsantsabane Local Municipality (Northern Cape)

   • Joe Morolong Local Municipality (Northern Cape)

   • Thabazimbi Local Municipality (Limpopo)

4. Matric Status: You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.

5. Study Intentions: You must be studying or planning to study full-time or part-time.

6. Qualification: You must be studying or intending to study an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in one of the listed fields (other fields may also be considered).

7. Academic Performance: You must have achieved a minimum of 65% in your most recent academic results.

8. Institution Acceptance: You must have been accepted or provisionally accepted to study at a recognized public institution in South Africa (University/ University of Technology/ TVET/FET College) in 2025.

9. Financial Need: Your household income must be less than R600,000 per year (before deductions).

10. Disabilities: 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):

1. ID document (certified copy)

2. Matric mid-year/prelim results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)

3. Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)

4. Most recent tertiary academic results/transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)

5. Proof of acceptance/provisional acceptance/application to a public tertiary institution (on institution’s letterhead)

6. Parents or guardians proof of household income:

   • Latest payslips if employed

   • Affidavit if unemployed

7. Parents or guardians 3 months recent bank statements

8. Proof of residence:

   • Rates and taxes or water and electricity account

   • Letter from landlord or affidavit from your local counsellor

9. 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

17 January 2025 (at 12:00 midday) (extension).
Please note: students who applied for this bursary during the first window of application, do NOT need to reapply as their first application will still be considered in this second round.
(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