Industrial Development Corporation Bursaries for South Africans, 2016
IDC is delighted to offer bursaries for pursuing undergraduate programme.
South African applicants’ are eligible to apply for these bursaries.
IDC aims to be the primary source of commercially sustainable
industrial development and innovation to benefit both South Africa and
the rest of Africa.
IDC contribute to the creation of balanced, sustainable economic
growth in South Africa and on the rest of the continent. It provides
finance for industrial development projects, play a catalytic role in
promoting partnerships across industries within and outside our borders,
and promote regional economic growth.
Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet
specific English language/other language requirements in order to be
able to study there.
Course Level: Bursary is awarded for pursuing undergraduate programme.
Study Subject: The programme focuses mainly on law,
commerce, science and engineering. Fields of study in which bursaries
are awarded have to be directly related to industry, and will only
include the following:
-Engineering: B.Sc Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Electronic,
Mechanical, Mining, Metallurgy, Civil, Analytical Chemistry and Geology.
(University of technology level leading to B. Tech).
-Applied Commercial Sciences: B.com (Accountancy CA), B.com Information
Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Investment
Management, Agriculture and Environmental Science.
Scholarship Award: The value of the bursary for full-time undergraduate/ diploma studies comprises of the following:
-Tuition and Campus accommodation will be paid directly to the university;
-Prescribed Text books fees will be paid directly to a service provider on submission of quotations and all relevant documents;
-Accommodation at university approved residence will be paid directly to
the Landlord on the basis of an approved lease agreement between the
student and the landlord. The payments timelines will be agreed upon
between the parties but ideally in line with the University’s semester
system;
-Meal allowance for students living in self-catering residence either on
campus or at university approved residence will be paid on a quarterly
basis;
-NB. The bursary may also be awarded for the purpose of acquiring a
compulsory postgraduate qualification in order to obtain a prescribed
professional status i.e. Chartered Accountant or BTech or Hons.
Bursaries are renewable annually, subject to acceptable proof of
progress from the institution.
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these Bursaries:
-South African citizens with a valid ID number residing in the Republic
of South Africa and who qualify for admission to a University or
University of Technology and TVET (Technical vocational education and
training) college, and are not studying with the aid of an employer or
bursary.
-Applicants must have grade 12 Maths and Science with a minimum of a B aggregate symbol.
-Applicants already at university must have an average of a C Aggregate
Minimum. University or University of Technology students who have
already successfully completed one or more years will be considered on
their Grade 12 and most recent academic results. If you are already
studying towards a degree course for which you are applying for a
bursary,
-applicants must have passed all courses for which you have registered
at the university for the study period already completed. Applications
must be for full time studies towards an academic degree at an
accredited South African university or university of technology. No
bursaries are awarded for studies at a college, e.g. (Damelin, Boston,
etc) or private university.
Nationality: South African applicants’ are eligible to apply for these bursaries.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have grade 12 Maths and Science with a minimum of a B aggregate symbol.
English language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home
country will often need to meet specific English language/other language
requirements in order to be able to study there.
South Africa Scholarships
How to Apply: Application should be sent via e-mail and also by post.
Application Form
Application Deadline: Bursary application deadline is 30 June 2016 for 2017.
Comments
Post a Comment