2027 SIOC Community Development Trust Bursary

• Must reside in or originate from one of the SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities: Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong, Tsantsabane, or Thabazimbi
• Must not be older than 35 years of age by the closing date of the application
• Must be accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised public higher education institution (university, TVET, or FET college) for the 2027 academic year
• Must demonstrate financial need. Combined gross annual household income must not exceed R600 000.
• Must have achieved a National Senior Certificate (NSC) average of 65% or above
• Preference is given to undergraduate applicants
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Priority fields of study for 2027

• Agriculture: Veterinarian, Livestock Product Analyst, Environmental Officer, Agricultural Economist, Agricultural Engineer, Food Technologist, Food Technician
• Health and Clinical Sciences: MBChB, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Advanced EMS, Nursing, Chemical, Biological, and Medical Lab Sciences, Biochemistry
• Education: FET Mathematics, BEd FET Physical Science, BEd Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Science, BEd Foundation Phase, BEd Language, BEd Special Needs
• Law: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Tourism: Hospitality Management, Arts and Culture Heritage, Eco-Tourism 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 and Analytics, Web Design and Development

Required documents

• Certified copy of South African identity document
• Certified copy of latest Matric results including mid-year Grade 12 results, or latest university or academic results (for 2nd year and above applicants)
• Certified copy of final NSC result (if completed before 2026)
• Proof of acceptance, provisional acceptance, or proof of application at a recognised public higher education institution
• Recent proof of residence not older than 3 months
• Proof of income of parent(s) or guardian(s): most recent payslips, or a sworn affidavit declaring unemployment
• SASSA grant recipient certificate (if applicable)
• Recent 3 months bank statements
• Medical certificate confirming type of disability (if applicable)