SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) Bursaries 2026 | How to Apply
The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Application Fields Required
Bursaries will be awarded to students in SIOC-CDT’s beneficiary communities (in the Northern Cape and Limpopo), for studies in ALL fields, however the following fields are preferred:
- 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)
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Registration and Tuition fees,
- Accommodation,
- Prescribed study material,
- Laptop
- A monthly stipend.
- Students with disabilities will also receive assistive devices to enhance their learning.
Required Documents
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:
- 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.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: (please only select 1 application method – do NOT apply via both methods).
Online Application (preferred method): complete the SIOC-CDT Bursary Application 2026
Manual Application: download and complete the SIOC-CDT Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
Manual application forms must 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