SIOC CDT BURSARY APPLICATION 2024/2025
We aim to provide potential applicants with requirements, study fields and closing dates to help them apply for the SIOC bursary before the closing date. All applications must reach SIOC before the date set out as the cut-off.
Applicants for the bursary must be from Gamagara Local Municipality, Northern Cape, Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, Northern Cape, Tsantsabane Local Municipality, Northern Cape, Joe Morolong Local Municipality, Northern Cape and Thabazimbi Local Municipality, Limpopo.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SIOC CDT
The SIOC Community Develpment Trust was set up wit the aim of fasttracking the development of people residing in communities where SIOC mines. The operations of the company are primarily based in the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces of South Africa. The strategic approach of the company through the development trust is to build communities that are able to remain sustainable evn if mines cease to operate.
Since its establishment i year 2006, the trust has continued to make investments that make a difference in the lives of these communities.
ABOUT SIOC BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS OF STUDY
List below are different options of qualifications applicants for the bursary must be pursuing to be considered for financial assistance:
Agriculture
- Veterinarian
- Livestock product analyst
- Environmental officer
- Agricultural economist
- Agricultural engineer food technologists
- Food technicians
Education
- BEd. FET Mathematics
- BEd. FET Physical science
- BEd. Natural sciences
- Economic and Management Science
- BEd. Foundation Phase
- BEd. Language
- BEd. Special Needs
Health and clinical related sciences
- MBChB
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry
- Advanced EMS
- Nursing
- Chemical, Biological, Medical Lab sciences
- Biochemistry
Tourism
- Hospitality Management
- Arts and Culture Heritage
- Ecotourism Management
Business management and economics
- Accounting
- Economics
- Auditing and Tax
- Actuarial Science
- Statistics and mathematics
- Project Management
Engineering and Sciences
- Quantity Surveying
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Geology
- Electrical Engineering
- Town planning
- Environmental health
Information Technology
- Computer Sciences and communication
- Software Development
- Data Science/Analytics
- Web design and development
Law
• LLB
SIOC CDT BURSARY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Interested students in selected communities who wish to apply for financial assistance must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must be below 35 years of age
- Applicants must be admitted at the relevant Public Higher Education Institution for 2024 academic year;
- Must demonstrate that they are in financial need to fund under/postgraduate study with preference given to undergraduates, and
- Preference will be given to someone living with disabilities
SIOC CDT BURSARY VALUE
The bursary will cater for Tuition & registration fees, accommodation, prescribed study material, quarterly stipend and devices to help enhance learning.
HOW TO APPLY FOR SIOC CDT BURSARY
All applications from prospective bursary recipients must be done online via SIOC Bursary Application 2024 dedicated page. You will be required to download applications forms and complete them.
Complete bursary application forms must be submitted to the following address:
Hand Delivery:
SIOC-CDT office park
Corner Hendrick van Eck and Ian Flemming Road
Kathu 8446
OR
THABAZIMBI BUSINESS hub
11 Jourdan Street, Mollies building
Thabazimbi 0380
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