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Bursary is an excellent opportunity for IT students in need of financial assistance to complete their higher studies. It is aimed at empowering youth in the technology sector. Currently, the applications for the 2024 academic year are open.

If you are planning to prepare your application for the SITA bursary 2024 and have no clue about where to start, keep reading. Here is a complete guide on its eligibility criteria, documents, and application process.

About the Bursary

SITA has a bursary program that aims to train the country’s youth in IT products and services. Each year, the bursary opens for a certain segment of students from all across South Africa, depending on the availability of funds. For the 2024 academic year, the bursary will be provided to 25 students from the following provinces.

• 3 bursary awards for Eastern Cape
• 3 bursary awards for Free State
• 2 bursary awards for Gauteng
• 3 bursary awards for KwaZulu Natal
• 3 bursary awards for Limpopo
• 3 bursary awards for Mpumalanga
• 3 bursary awards for North West
• 3 bursary awards for Northern Cape
• 2 bursary awards for Western Cape

Eligibility Criteria

Here are a few requirements to qualify for the SITA bursary.

• The applicant must be a South African national.
• The applicant must have completed Matric in 2023.
• The applicant must have a passing percentage of 70% in the Matric examination.
• The applicant must intend to study toward a degree equivalent to NQF Level 7. Do consider that the field of study must be those mentioned below.
• The applicant must be accepted or registered for the degree at a recognized and accredited South African public tertiary institution.
• The applicant must not be receiving funds or bursaries from any other program.
• Do note that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

SITA Bursary Application Process

Now that we have discussed the prerequisites for applying, here is how you can apply for the bursary program.

Through Online Portal

The most common way through which applicants submit their SITA application is through the application portal.

• First, open the application form by visiting this link (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?)
• Provide all the required details. Typically, the information is academic and personal.
• Double-check everything and hit the submit button to complete the application.

Through Email

Another way through which you can apply for SITA bursary is through email.

• First, go to your email and draft an application for the bursary.
• Attach the application form to the email.
• Double-check everything, and once satisfied, send the application to [email protected].
• In the email subject, write “SITA Bursary Application – Your Full Name.”

Documents Required for the SITA Bursary

To apply for the SITA bursary 2024, you are required to submit the following documents.

• State-authorized national South African ID document or Passport (certified copy).
• Proof of registration or acceptance at the public tertiary institution in South Africa. It should be on the letterhead of the institution.
• If applicable, please provide a first-year statement of result/ transcript/ academic results from your tertiary institution.
• Curriculum vitae.

Please note that these documents are to be submitted by the shortlisted candidates only.

Fields Covered by SITA Bursary

Each year, the SITA bursary opens for students from a few fields of study. Here is a list of the degrees for the SITA bursary 2024. So, if you are in any of these fields, you can apply for this bursary program.

• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science and Informatics with Artificial Intelligence
• BSc Cyber Security
• BSc Information Technology

About the Bursary Provider – SITA

Established in 1999, SITA is an IT company, responsible for consolidating the state’s information and technology. It is a leading company in the IT sector, responsible for increasing the delivery capability and scaling the services according to client requirements. SITA was founded under the act, distributing its services into mandatory and non-mandatory services.

SITA Contact Details

For any bursary-related queries, you can contact SITA directly.

• Email: [email protected]

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Final Thoughts

In conclusion, the SITA bursary is a one-time opportunity for anyone who needs a helping hand to complete his/ her IT degree. All you need is a South African ID document and proof that you have been admitted to a tertiary institution; the rest is pretty easy. Lastly, I hope this guide has helped you prepare your application accordingly.