East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) Bursary

Science 30 January 2026

Bursary for Eastern Cape students pursuing undergraduate Mathematics, Science and Technology related fields.

Funding details

Fields covered: Undergraduate studies within Mathematics, Science and Technology and related fields.
Coverage value: Up to R50 000 for registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed books, approved study materials, accommodation and meals in a university-administered residence.
Service contract: Recipients must fulfil a service-binding contract and complete vacation work at IDZ during mid-year or end-of-year holidays for the duration of the bursary.
Renewal: Awarded for one academic year at a time and renewable based on maintaining a minimum average of 60% for final exams.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via the ELIDZ Bursary Application portal.

South African citizen or naturalized South African citizen
Between 16 and 25 years old
Reside within the Eastern Cape province in a township or village
Completed Matric
Minimum 60% for Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy
Minimum 60% for all other Matric subjects
Studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the listed fields in 2026
Accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised and accredited South African university
Intend to pursue postgraduate studies after undergraduate studies
From a disadvantaged background and in need of financial assistance
Not receiving any other bursary funding
Not under obligation to another bursary provider

Mathematics 60% All other Matric subjects 60%

Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy.

The source states that applicants must have achieved 60% for all other Matric subjects.