RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursaries 2024: Providing Financial Aid for Students in 13 Different Fields
About the RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone)
The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone, or simply referred to as the RBIDZ, is a company focusing on industrial development. Located within the regions of KwaZulu-Natal, the corporation supports international export and takes into account of tax and duty free incentives. Taking pride in their values, and adhering to world-class standards, the RBIDZ plays a strategical role and is under the direct supervision of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.
About the RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursaries 2024
The RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) is offering financial assistance for bright-minded South African students in their chosen university. The RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursaries is an all-inclusive programme that welcomes people of all different backgrounds. As an awardee, you will be provided with the necessary support to chase after your academic qualification. If you display exemplary academic scores and valuable qualities as a student, you are more than encouraged to give this opportunity a shot.
The RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursaries is available for the following study programmes:
- Finance & Business
- Electrical Engineering
- Maritime
- Civil Engineering
- Information Technology
- Agricultural
- Metallurgical & Mechanical Engineering
- Computer & Data Science
- Accounting
- Environmental
- Chemical Engineering
- Architecture & Built Environment
- Industrial
If you find this to be a suitable opportunity for you, don’t hesitate to register for the RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursaries.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in the RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursaries must fulfill an eligibility criteria before proceeding with their applications. Each of these items below will determine whether you have what it takes to proceed with this bursaries. To guarantee a successful application, candidates are advised to meet all of the following requirements. Failure to do so will cause disadvantageous consequences towards the overall result of your applications. Be sure to jot down these items for personal reference.
The RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursaries Eligibility Criteria are as follows:
- Officially recognized as a citizen of South Africa
- Pursuing full-time studies in listed fields at recognized South African Universities
- Currently residing within the areas of King Cetshwayo District, KwaZulu-Natal
- Accepted into a full-time study programme in either one of the fields mentioned above
- Passed their Grade 12 qualification with Level 5 scores for English, Life Science, Economics, Mathematics, and Accounting
- Originating from a previously disadvantaged background.
Important Note: candidates will be selected based on their academic skills and their need for immediate financial assistance. Besides the initial application process, candidates must undergo through an interview process before getting chosen for the bursary.
Application Instructions
Apply via email: [email protected] (RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursaries 2024).
Candidates must first download the RBIDZ Bursary Application Form.
Once you have downloaded the application form, make sure to read the instructions and skim through the queries. Be sure to provide answers that correctly represent your current conditions.
Additionally, candidate must prepare the following items:
- Your Matric, Grade 12 Certificate
- A letter of acceptance issued by your University of Technology/any relevant University
3 months’ salary/wage slips of the person responsible in the household, or an affidavit confirming unemployment, or a SASSA grant income belonging to the person responsible in the household - Character reference issues by your teacher or community leader (must be in the form of a letter)
- A letter of motivation explaining why you wish to study at your chosen University, what you’re planning to study, and what career prospects you’re looking at
- A certified copy of your South African Identity Document
- Legitimate proof of residence.
All of these documents must be included in your application dossier. Incomplete dossiers will not be considered by the selection committee.
Alternatively, you can send in your applications via post to this address: 4 Harbour Arterial, ALTON, Richards Bay, 3900
By sending in your applications, you are hereby giving permission to the selection committee to have your personal information utilized for registration purposes.
Applications will be subjected to further evaluation and vetting procedures to verify the validity of candidates. Anyone discovered to be falsifying any aspects of their applications will be disqualified from the registration period.
Candidates must process their applications through the portal provided above. Submissions made through other methods, such as email or fax, will not be accepted by the selection committee.
Closing Date
Applications for the RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) Bursaries must be submitted before the closing date on 31 January 2024.
The selection committee has absolute zero tolerance for late applications. Submissions made past the closing date will not be acknowledged during the registration period.
Candidates are advised to send in their applications as soon as possible. This will leave you with some time to properly evaluate the contents of your applications. Kindly prepare your applications at your earliest convenience.
RBIDZ (Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone) reserves the rights to make an appointment or not during the recruitment process. All decisions made by the selection committee are final.
