Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
- Application Closes
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen with a valid ID
- Unemployed
- No older than 26
- Full-time study at a public university or university of technology
- Household income up to R350,000 (prioritised), or R350,000-R600,000 with affordability assessment
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of unemployment status
- Academic results or proof of registration
- Proof of household income
- Completed interview questionnaire
About Industrial Development Corporation Idc Bursary
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary is run by the Industrial Development Corporation, a state-owned development finance institution, for unemployed students under 26 in Engineering, Science, IT, Agriculture, Finance, Commerce, and Law.
The application process includes a compulsory interview questionnaire alongside the standard form - applicants sometimes submit documents but skip this step, which results in an incomplete application. Complete every stage listed on the IDC portal, not just the document upload, before considering your application submitted.
Funding Details
The bursary funds study-related costs for Engineering, Science, IT, Agriculture, Finance, Commerce, or Law qualifications at public institutions.
Where You Can Study
Any South African public university or university of technology qualifies, provided your qualification is in Engineering, Science, IT, Agriculture, Finance, Commerce, or Law.
About Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is a self-financing, state-owned development finance institution established in 1940 to promote economic growth and industrial development in South Africa. The IDC provides fu…
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- 19 Fredman Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196
- Phone
- +27 11 269 3000
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen with a valid ID, unemployed, no older than 26, studying or intending to study full-time at a South African public university or university of technology. Applicants whose parents earn a combined household income of up to R350,000 a year are prioritised; those earning R350,000-R600,000 may still be considered subject to an affordability assessment.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Questions about this application?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What income bracket does the IDC prioritise?
Households earning up to R350,000 a year are prioritised, though those earning R350,000-R600,000 may still be considered after an affordability assessment.
Is there an interview as part of the process?
Yes, the application includes a required interview questionnaire - completing only the document upload without this step leaves your application incomplete.
Does this cover private universities?
No, only South African public universities and universities of technology.
What is the age limit?
You must be no older than 26.
