Industrial Development Corporation Bursaries 2025

Eligibility Criteria:

• The IDC Bursary is exclusively available to applicants pursuing their first qualification and undergraduate studies. It does not cover second qualifications or post-graduate studies.
• Funding for postgraduate qualifications will be available only to applicants pursuing studies in Finance, Accounting, and Law.
• South African citizens, who are not older than 26 years.
• Applicants who are studying or matriculated at Quintile 1,2 & 3 schools (rural schools), and schools from previously disadvantaged communities will be given first preference.
• The IDC Bursary Program is for applicants whose parents earn a combined household income of up to R600 000,00 p/a. 

Application Process:

• All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship.
• The candidates must submit clear copies of all required supporting documents. 

Value of the Bursary:

The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

• Full tuition fees,
• Full Fees for on-campus accommodation and meals (institution rates will apply),
• Capped amount for off-campus university-accredited accommodation,
• Capped amount for Self-Catering Meal allowance,
• Capped amount for Transport allowance,
• Laptop.