The SIOC-CDT bursary 2027 pays tuition, accommodation, a laptop and a stipend. Applications close on Monday 30 November 2026 at 12:00.
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- Closing date: Monday 30 November 2026 at 12:00 midday.
- For people from the listed SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities who are 35 or younger.
- Covers tuition, accommodation, study materials, a laptop and a monthly stipend.
- Final results are due by 14 January 2027.
The SIOC-CDT bursary 2027 comes from the Sishen Iron Ore Community Development Trust. It pays for tuition, accommodation, study materials, a laptop and a monthly stipend. Applications close on Monday 30 November 2026 at 12:00 midday.
Closing date for the SIOC-CDT bursary 2027
The SA Bursaries monthly list shows 20 November. The provider advert says 30 November. Use 30 November 2026 at 12:00 midday. The trust is based in Kathu in the Northern Cape and has a business hub in Thabazimbi.
Who can apply
You must live in, or come from, one of the listed SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities. These include Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong, Tsantsabane and Thabazimbi. You must be no older than 35 on 30 November 2026. You must be accepted, or provisionally accepted, at a public higher education institution for 2027. Postgraduate students may apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Priority fields and what is covered
Priority goes to agriculture, food production and environmental management. It also goes to IT fields. These are Computer Sciences, Software Development, Data Science and Analytics, and Web Design and Development. See the official advert for the full list.
The bursary covers registration and tuition, accommodation, prescribed study materials, a once-off laptop and a monthly stipend.
Documents and how to apply
You need a completed application form, a certified ID, proof of acceptance and your academic results. If you matriculated before 2026, you need certified final NSC results. Final results must be submitted by 14 January 2027.
Apply online, which is the preferred method, at duxpd.co.za. Or download the PDF form and deliver it to the SIOC-CDT Office Park in Kathu or to the Thabazimbi Business Hub. It must arrive before the closing time.
Tips for a strong application
Missing papers can sink an application. Collect your ID, proof of acceptance and results first.
- Certify your ID and other documents early.
- Apply a few days before the closing date, not on the last day.
- Keep proof that you submitted your application.
- Check your email and phone for replies, including your spam folder.
- Never pay anyone to apply for a bursary.
Final thoughts
The SIOC-CDT bursary 2027 closes on 30 November 2026 at 12:00. Confirm that you live in a beneficiary community, collect your documents and apply online. Remember the 14 January 2027 deadline for final results.