The fields of study in which bursaries are awarded should be relevant to the industrial sector such as Engineering (BSc Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mining, Metallurgy, Civil, Analytical Chemistry and Geology) and Applied Commercial Sciences (Bcom Accountancy CA, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Investment Management, Agriculture and Environmental Science).
IDC bursary programme covers the following:
- Accommodation. A stipend will be granted in the case of bursary holders residing privately or with family/relatives. On the other hand, full residence fees will be given to the institution in the case of bursary holders residing in the institution’s residences.
- Meal allowance
- Tuition and registration fees
- Bi-annual books and stationery allowances
IDC Bursary Requirements and Eligibility
- South African citizens who qualify for admission to a University or University of Technology and FET college or Full-time University or University of Technology students who have already successfully completed one or more years and passed all courses for which they are enrolled
- Not a recipient of any other funding sources
- Minimum B aggregate symbol for grade 12 Maths and Science.
- Minimum C aggregate symbol average for applicants already at university
How to Apply and Application Details
- Download and complete the IDC Bursary Application Form. (pdf) Or visit their website bursaries pagefor the latest application form.
- Submit certified copies of the following documents to accompany your application:
- Grade 11 results, this year’s Grade 12 June results, NSC/Matric results, latest academic results for tertiary students and applicants not studying this year
- Provisional admission letter to the institution you applied to
- ID document
- Household proof of income (payslips or audited financial statements)
- Death certificate or a sworn affidavit if parent(s) / guardian / spouse is deceased
- Divorce certificate if parents are divorced
- Sworn statement from one of parent if they are separated
- Application forms together with the supporting documents must be sent through either of the following methods:
- Post: Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
PO Box 784055
Sandton
2146 - Fax: 0862103946/3197
- Email: bursary@idc.co.za
