Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – RBIDZ
The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is an industrial development company, located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The company’s main objective is to stimulate the competitiveness of both internal and external exports. RBIDZ achieves this by providing first-class infrastructure, including tax and duty-free incentives, and providing input costs that are competitive. RBIDZ is owned solely by the KwaZulu-Natal government who reports to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DEDTEA).
ABOUT THE RBIDZ BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside within KwaZulu-Natal province, for undergraduate studies within the following fields:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Commerce
- Community Development
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Energy Solutions
- Environmental
- Finance
- Geology
- Geographic Information System
- Graphic Design
- Information Technology
- Marine / Maritime
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Supply Chain
- Surveying
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the RBIDZ Bursary.
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MORE ABOUT THE RBIDZ BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION
Successful candidates will be selected based on 2 main criteria: academic merit and financial need. Students may also be selected for an assessment programme, depending on their performance.
The candidates acceptance into the bursary programme will be determined by the success of their interview; the bursary is also renewable annually based on the recipients conduct and academic performance.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 5 January 2026 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RBIDZ BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within the KwaZulu-Natal province
- You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must achieve a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric
- You must be entering your 1st year of full-time undergraduate studies, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
- You must have applied or been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RBIDZ BURSARY
Download and complete the RBIDZ Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the RBIDZ bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Proof of application/ acceptance/ conditional acceptance from a University or University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (3 months payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployment, SASSA grant income or pension if applicable) (certified copy)
- Reference letter from a teacher or community leader (read our tips on getting a reference letter/ testimonial for your bursary application)
- Motivational letter stating why the RBIDZ should select you and your career prospects (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
- Proof of residence from ward councillor or tribal authority
Note: documents must be certified by commissioner of oaths, within the last 3 months.
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: study.assistance@rbidz.co.za
(Insert the words “RBIDZ Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).
– Hand delivery:
4 Harbour Arterial
ALTON
Richards Bay
3900
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RBIDZ BURSARY
31 October 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact RBIDZ directly:
Tel: 035 797 2600
Email: study.assistance@rbidz.co.za
Office hours: Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 16:00
Please do NOT contact RBIDZ if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in September 2025.
SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.