Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary South Africa

ABOUT THE BURSAR

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) is a development finance firm, whose aim it is to promote industrial development and economic growth. The South African government-owned organisation was founded in 1940 and is under the supervision of the Economic Development Department (EDD).

IDC have setup a bursary scheme to assist academically gifted learners with their tertiary education, focusing mainly on students who wish to pursue their studies in commerce, science, engineering and law.

ABOUT THE BURSARY

The bursary will be awarded to students who are studying or intend on studying full-time within one of the following fields:
Engineering:

Analytical Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Geology
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy Engineering
Mining Engineering

Applied Commercial Sciences:

Accountancy (CA)
Agriculture
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Information Systems
Information Technology
Investment Management

The following expenses will be covered by the bursary programme: tuition, prescribed books, accommodation and meal allowance.

Once students have graduated, they will be required to work for IDC for an amount of time equal to that of their bursary awarded.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

South African citizen,
Achieved a minimum “B” symbol in Matric Mathematics and Science,
Qualify for University/ University of Technology/ TVET admission,
Studying (or intend on studying) full-time in one of the above fields, at a recognised South African tertiary institution (students who are studying at a college will not be eligible to apply),
Students who have completed one or more years of study may apply based on their Matric and latest results,
Current students must have completed and passed all prior subjects.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the Industrial Development Corporation Bursary Application Form (pdf).

Completed application forms must be delivered to:
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
PO Box 784055
Sandton
2146
OR Fax no: 086 210 3653/ 3197
OR Email: bursary@idc.co.za

CLOSING DATE

31 May annually.