SIOC-CDT Bursary Fund
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) (administered by Dux PD)
The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT), established through Sishen Iron Ore Company (Kumba Iron Ore), offers a comprehensive bursary to young people who live in or come from its beneficiary communities: Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong and Tsantsabane in the Northern Cape and Thabazimbi in Limpopo. The bursary covers registration and tuition, accommodation, prescribed study material, a once-off laptop, a monthly stipend and assistive devices for students with disabilities, with priority fields in agriculture, health, education, law, tourism, business, engineering and IT. Applications for the 2027 academic year are open and close at midday on 30 November 2026; the selection process is run by Dux PD.
- Amount
- Comprehensive bursary (rand value not published): registration and tuition fees, accommodation, prescribed study material, a once-off laptop, a monthly stipend and assistive devices for students with disabilities
- Deadline
- 30 November 2026
- Renewable
- Yes
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
- ✓ Live in or originate from a SIOC-CDT beneficiary community: Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong or Tsantsabane (Northern Cape) or Thabazimbi (Limpopo)
- ✓ Not older than 35 on the closing date (30 November 2026)
- ✓ Average of 65% or higher in the National Senior Certificate or latest academic results
- ✓ Accepted, provisionally accepted or applied to a recognised public higher education institution for the 2027 academic year
- ✓ Combined gross annual household income not above R600,000 (both parents' income if they work); undergraduates get preference
- ✓ Full-time or part-time study; people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- ✓ Final matric or tertiary results must be submitted by 14 January 2027 at 12:00 for the application to be complete
What's Included
- ✓ Registration and tuition fees
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Prescribed study material
- ✓ Laptop (once-off donation)
- ✓ Monthly stipend
- ✓ Assistive devices for students with disabilities
Work Commitment
No work-back obligation is stated in the 2027 bursary advert or application form. Shortlisting, an interview or provisional selection does not guarantee an award.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) (administered by Dux PD) bursary application
- 1
Check that you meet the citizenship, community, age (35 or younger on 30 November 2026), 65% academic and R600,000 household income criteria
- 2
Apply online through the Dux PD application page (duxpd.co.za/sioc-cdt-online-bursary-application-form), which is the preferred method
- 3
Or download the 2027 application form from sioc-cdt.co.za (or collect it in Kathu, Thabazimbi or at the nearest Department of Education circuit office) and hand-deliver it to the SIOC-CDT Office Park in Kathu or the Thabazimbi Business Hub
- 4
Attach every compulsory document — applications with a missing document are rejected, and certified copies must not be older than 3 months
- 5
Make sure the application reaches SIOC-CDT by 12:00 on Monday 30 November 2026
- 6
Submit your final matric or tertiary results through the link emailed to you by 14 January 2027 at 12:00; only shortlisted candidates are contacted for an interview
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of your South African ID (not older than 3 months)
- 📄 Latest academic results (Grade 12 June or prelim results, university first-semester results or final results)
- 📄 Certified copy of your final NSC results if you matriculated before 2026
- 📄 Proof of acceptance, provisional acceptance or application at a recognised public higher education institution (current students: proof of registration and/or academic record)
- 📄 Recent proof of residence (not older than 3 months)
- 📄 Proof of parents' or guardians' income (latest payslips), a certified declaration of unemployment, an affidavit if you have no parents or guardians, or a SASSA grant certificate
- 📄 Full three-month bank statements of each parent or guardian (or your own if you have no parent or guardian)
- 📄 Medical certificate confirming the type of disability (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for the SIOC-CDT Bursary Fund?
- South African citizens who live in or come from Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong or Tsantsabane in the Northern Cape, or Thabazimbi in Limpopo. You must be 35 or younger on 30 November 2026, have at least a 65% average, be accepted, provisionally accepted or have applied to a recognised public higher education institution for 2027, and come from a household with a combined gross income of no more than R600,000 a year.
- What does the bursary cover?
- Registration and tuition fees, accommodation, prescribed study material, a once-off laptop, a monthly stipend and, for students with disabilities, assistive devices to support learning.
- When does the SIOC-CDT bursary for 2027 close?
- Applications for the 2027 academic year must reach SIOC-CDT by 12:00 (midday) on Monday 30 November 2026. Your application is only complete once you submit your final matric or tertiary results, which are due by 12:00 on 14 January 2027.
- How do I apply, and can part-time students apply?
- Apply online through Dux PD's SIOC-CDT application page (the preferred method), or download the form from sioc-cdt.co.za and hand-deliver it to the SIOC-CDT offices in Kathu or Thabazimbi. Both full-time and part-time students may apply, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For help, email [email protected] or WhatsApp 060 656 1305.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 30 November 2026
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 2026-10-12. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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