SITA Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SITA

SITA was established in 1999 with the sole purpose of consolidating the State’s information and technology resources. It was established with the goal of increasing delivery capabilities, achieving cost savings through scale, and enhancing interoperability.

SITA is a leading IT business, generating the most employer and IT products services within the country. The company is mandated by an act that further separates its services into mandatory services (also known as SITA must provide) and non-mandatory services ( SITA may provide.) SITA prides itself on its continued engagements and commitment to Government’s “IT House of Values’. This initiative plans to reduce costs, whilst enhancing productivity and services to the country’s citizens.
 

ABOUT THE SITA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

SITA is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

The bursary programme aims to establish a pipeline that addresses the current skills gap within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, thus bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

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

SITA will award bursaries to 25 students, from the following provinces:

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

 

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MORE ABOUT THE SITA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & TERMS

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed study materials, accommodation, meals, allowances and work integrated learning (where applicable).

SITA is a registered Employment Equity Provider, as such, the bursary will be awarded based on the company’s Equity Plan.

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 SITA Bursary.

Only successful candidates and their relevant tertiary institution will be contacted. This will happen once the committee has finalized their decision.

SITA reserves the right to not award the bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SITA 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 have completed Matric in 2023
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric
  • You must intend on studying full-time towards a Degree (NQF level 7), within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2024
  • You must be accepted/ registered for studies at recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
  • Students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SITA BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: SITA Bursary Application 2024

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SITA Bursary.
 

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following documentation:

  • Identity Document (certified copy)
  • Matric Certificate/ Statement of results (certified copy)
  • Acceptance letter from tertiary institution (on letterhead)
  • Curriculum Vitae

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SITA BURSARY

16 February 2024.
(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 SITA directly:
Email: externalbursaries2024@sita.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact SITA 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 February 2024.

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.