The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is a public entity that promotes clean administration and is committed to reducing and ultimately, eradicating incidences of Fraud and Misconduct. The ELIDZ is committed to providing investor solutions and attracting and developing strategic industries that strengthen South Africa’s global competitiveness through the development and operation of a thriving, specialised industrial complex.
ABOUT THE ELIDZ BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED
East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is inviting students residing within the Eastern Cape, to apply for their bursary programme for the 2024 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, within Mathematics, Science, Technology and related fields.
The ELIDZ has partnered with the Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) Skills Development Foundation, whose main objective is to ensure increased access to Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) within the Eastern Cape province, as part of increasing the province’s ability produce the MST skilled work force needed.
MORE ABOUT THE ELIDZ BURSARY – COVERAGE VALUE & SERVICE CONTRACT
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses, to the maximum value of R50 000: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed books, other approved study materials, accommodation and meals in a residence administered by the University. The bursary will NOT pay for any outstanding student debts or loans.
Students will NOT be required to pay back the bursary, but they will be required to fulfil the service-binding contract. Students will be required to partake in vacation work at IDZ during mid-year or end-of-year holidays for the duration of the bursary.
Bursary recipients will be required to sign a Bursary Agreement with the East London IDZ.
MORE ABOUT THE ELIDZ BURSARY – RENEWAL & SELECTION
The bursary award is awarded for 1 academic year at a time and is renewable each year, based on students maintaining a minimum average of 60% annually.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted telephonically by no later than 11 March 2024 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELIDZ BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen or a naturalized South African citizen
- You must be between 16 and 25 years old
- You must reside within the Eastern Cape province
- You must have completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy) (if you completed Matric in 2021)
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for all other subjects during the June and November examinations (if you completed Matric in 2021)
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
- You must be from a disadvantaged background and be in need of financial assistance (a financial needs assessment will be conducted)
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
- You must NOT be under obligation to any other bursary provider
- Students living with disabilities, as well as students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds and from rural and poor areas/communities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ELIDZ BURSARY
Download and complete the ELIDZ Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric NSC certificate (certified copy)
- Matric NSC statement of symbols / results (certified copy)
- Most recent academic record or transcript (stamped and on institutions letterhead)
- Parents or guardians proof of residence (utility bill/ credit store account/ affidavit etc)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: not older than 3 months, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA letter if receiving a state grant)
- Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary (1 page)
- Achievements or merit certificates, if applicable (certified copies)
- Testimonial letter from a prominent community member (1 page)
- Testimonial letter from your school Principal/ lecturer/ other university staff, if currently studying (1 page)
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: [email protected]
(Insert the words “ELIDZ Bursary Application 2024” in the email subject line).
– Post:
ELIDZ Head Office
Lower Chester Road
Sunnyridge
East London
5246
Attention: Nosiphiwo Nontshinga
– Hand delivery:
ELIDZ Head Office
Lower Chester Road
Sunnyridge
East London
5246
Attention: Nosiphiwo Nontshinga
CLOSING DATE FOR THE ELIDZ BURSARY
28 February (at 16:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) directly:
Contact person: Nosiphiwo Nontshinga
Email: [email protected]