Secure Your Future: Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) External Bursary 2027

Are you a driven South African student looking for full financial funding to study towards a critical degree? The **Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) External Bursary Programme** is open and offering full-cost tertiary funding to help talented youth build powerful careers in engineering, technology, law, and business!

### 🌟 What Does the IDC Bursary Cover?

This is a full-cost study bursary designed to give you complete peace of mind:

 * 📚 Full University Tuition & Registration Fees

 * 🏠 On-Campus or Accredited Off-Campus Accommodation

 * 💻 Laptop Allowance (Once-off)

 * 🍲 Meal Allowance & Transport Allowance

### 🎓 Qualified Fields of Study

The IDC funds undergraduate qualifications at South African public universities in:

 * ⚙️ **Engineering:** Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Mining, Metallurgy, Civil

 * 💻 **Technology & Sciences:** Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Biotechnology, Physics, Environmental Science

 * 💼 **Commerce & Finance:** Accounting (CA track), Economics, Econometrics, Quantitative Risk Management, BCom IS

 * ⚖️ **Law:** LLB, BCom Law

   *(Limited Postgraduate funding available for CTA Accounting, Actuarial, Law, and Maths/Stats).*

### 🎯 Who Can Apply?

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

 1. **South African Citizen** aged **26 years or younger**.

 2. Currently in **Matric (minimum 75% average / APS)** or already in **University (minimum 65% average)**.

 3. Intending to study full-time at an accredited public South African University.

 4. Combined household income of **R350,000 or less per year** (households up to R600,000 may also be considered).

 5. *Preference is given to applicants living with disabilities, rural learners, and students from Quintile 1–3 schools.*

### 📋 Required Supporting Documents

 * 📄 Certified Copy of South African ID (not older than 3 months)

 * 📄 Grade 11 Final & 2026 June Matric Results (for Matriculants) or Matric Certificate

 * 📄 Mid-Year 2026 Tertiary Academic Transcript (for current university students)

 * 📄 University Proof of Acceptance or Provisional Admission Letter

 * 📄 Parents'/Guardians' Certified IDs & Proof of Income (payslips, SASSA letter, or 3-month bank statements)

### 📲 How to Apply

Applications must be completed online through the official IDC Bursary Portal. Ensure all documents are scanned cleanly before submitting!

⏰ **Closing Date:** 30 September 2026

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