The Industrial Development Corporation is inviting students to apply for the IDC External Bursary Scheme, for the 2026 academic year, Applications are open from the 1 st of June 2025 and the closing date for applications is the 30th of September 2025.
The IDC External Bursary is open to unemployed eligible South African citizens with financial needs. Applicants should be studying or intend to study full-time towards the below listed qualifications:
NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS’ CERTIFICATION MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS
Applications must be completed online, and applicants should submit clear copies of all mandatory supporting documents and complete the interview questionnaire.
NB: To apply for the IDC External Bursary, click here or visit the IDC Website: www.idc.co.za – select About IDC, then select Bursaries. Successful applicants will be notified via email.
Should you have any queries, please contact Noluthando Baepi on 011 269 3374 or email noluthandob@idc.co.za or ExternalBursaryQueries@idc.co.za