SIOC-CDT Bursary Fund
The SIOC Community Development Trust, established by Sishen Iron Ore Company (part of Kumba Iron Ore / Anglo American), offers a comprehensive bursary to academically deserving students from its beneficiary communities in the Northern Cape and Limpopo. The fund covers tuition, accommodation, a laptop, study material and a monthly stipend across priority fields including engineering, science, health, agriculture, business, education, IT, law and tourism. Both full-time and part-time students may apply, and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Eligible Fields of Study
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) (administered by Dux PD) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Aged 35 or younger at the application/closing date
- ✓ Reside in or originate from a SIOC-CDT beneficiary community: Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong or Tsantsabane (Northern Cape), or Thabazimbi (Limpopo)
- ✓ Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- ✓ Minimum overall average of 65% in most recent academic results
- ✓ Accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised South African public higher education institution for the relevant academic year
- ✓ Annual household income less than R600,000 (before deductions)
- ✓ In genuine need of financial assistance
What's Included
- ✓ Registration and tuition fees
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Prescribed study material
- ✓ Laptop
- ✓ Monthly stipend
- ✓ Assistive devices for students with disabilities
Work Commitment
No mandatory work-back service obligation is publicly stated; the fund focuses on developing students from SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) (administered by Dux PD) bursary application
- 1
Confirm you meet the citizenship, age, residency, academic and household income criteria
- 2
Apply online via the official SIOC-CDT bursary portal, or download and complete the manual PDF application form
- 3
Attach certified copies of all required supporting documents
- 4
Provide proof of acceptance (or provisional acceptance) at a recognised public higher education institution
- 5
Submit your completed application before the closing date and time (midday on the deadline)
- 6
Shortlisted applicants are assessed against need and academic merit, with priority given to listed fields of study
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID (applicant)
- 📄 Certified copy of parent/guardian ID(s)
- 📄 Certified copy of most recent academic results (Matric or latest university results)
- 📄 Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance at a recognised public higher education institution
- 📄 Proof of household income (e.g. payslips, affidavit or proof of social grant)
- 📄 Proof of residence in a SIOC-CDT beneficiary community
- 📄 Medical/specialist report (for applicants with disabilities, if applying for assistive devices)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for the SIOC-CDT Bursary Fund?
- You must be a South African citizen aged 35 or younger, reside in or originate from a SIOC-CDT beneficiary community (Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong or Tsantsabane in the Northern Cape, or Thabazimbi in Limpopo), have a minimum 65% average, be accepted at a recognised public higher education institution, and have an annual household income below R600,000.
- What does the bursary cover?
- It is a comprehensive bursary covering registration and tuition fees, accommodation, prescribed study material, a laptop and a monthly stipend. Students with disabilities may also receive assistive devices.
- When does the bursary close and how often does it run?
- The 2026 cycle closed on 25 November 2025 at 12:00 (midday). It is an annually recurring fund, so the next cycle (2027) is expected to open around September 2027. Always verify the current dates and application portal on the official SIOC-CDT website each year.
- How do I apply, and can part-time students apply?
- You can apply online via the official SIOC-CDT bursary portal or by completing the downloadable PDF application form. Both full-time and part-time study are eligible, and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 25 November 2025
Apply on SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) (administered by Dux PD)'s official siteNeed help? Contact SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) (administered by Dux PD):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: WhatsApp 060 656 1305
Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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