SIOC-CDT Bursary For South Africa Students

The Sishen Iron Ore Company-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) invites applications from South African students for its 2025 bursary program.

Established in 2006, the SIOC-CDT supports community development in areas where Sishen Iron Ore Company (SIOC) operates, primarily within the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces.

SIOC-CDT Bursary 2025

This bursary aims to provide financial assistance to deserving underprivileged students, helping them pursue higher education at recognized institutions.

Study Fields Covered by the SIOC-CDT Bursary

While the bursary is open to students pursuing any field of study, preference will be given to the following disciplines:

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, Software Development, Data Science/Analytics, Web Design and Development
Law: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Tourism: Hospitality Management, Arts and Culture Heritage, Ecotourism Management

Note: Applications from students in other fields of study are welcome but will receive lower priority.

SIOC-CDT Bursary Coverage

The bursary provides comprehensive financial support, which includes:

Tuition fees
Registration fees
Accommodation
Prescribed study materials
Laptop
Monthly stipend

Additionally, students with disabilities will receive assistive devices to enhance their learning experience.

Who Can Apply For The SIOC-CDT Bursary?

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

Be a South African citizen.
Be under the age of 35 by the application closing date.
Reside in or originate from SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities (Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Tsantsabane, Joe Morolong in Northern Cape, or Thabazimbi in Limpopo).
Currently, I am in Matric or have completed Matric.
Intend to study full-time or part-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification at a recognized South African public institution in 2025.
Achieve a minimum overall average of 65% in the most recent academic results.
Demonstrate financial need (household income below R600,000 per year).
Commit to studying in one of the preferred fields (students in other fields may also apply).
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Steps to apply

Follow these steps to apply for the SIOC-CDT Bursary:

Online Application: Submit your application via the SIOC-CDT Bursary Application 2025.
Download Form: Alternatively, download and complete the SIOC-CDT Bursary Application Form 2025 (PDF).
Hard Copy Submission: Deliver the completed application to:
- SIOC-CDT Office Park: Corner Hendrick Van Eck and Ian Flemming Road, Kathu 8446.
- Thabazimbi Hub: 11 Jourdan Street, Mollies Building, Thabazimbi 0380.