East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) Bursary South Africa 2026

The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is a public entity that promotes clean administration and is committed to reducing and ultimately, eradicating incidences of Fraud and Misconduct. The ELIDZ is committed to providing investor solutions and attracting and developing strategic industries that strengthen South Africa’s global competitiveness through the development and operation of a thriving, specialised industrial complex. The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the2026 academic year.

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 or a naturalized South African citizenYou must be between 16 and 25 years oldYou must reside within the Eastern Cape province (in a township or village)You must have completed MatricYou must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy) in MatricYou must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for all other subjects in MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above in 2026You must have applied and been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in South AfricaYou must intend on pursuing postgraduate studies after completing your undergraduate studiesYou must be from a disadvantaged background and be in need of financial assistance (a financial needs assessment will be conducted)You must NOT be receiving any other bursary fundingYou must NOT be under obligation to any other bursary providerStudents living with disabilities, as well as students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds and from rural and poor areas/ communities are encouraged to apply

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Applications must be submitted online at:ELIDZ Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the ELIDZ 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 (certified copy)Most recent academic record or transcript, if currently studying (certified copy – stamped and on institutions letterhead)Proof of University acceptance or provisional acceptanceParents or guardians proof of residence (utility bill/ credit store account/ affidavit etc)Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: not older than 3 months,affidavitif unemployed, SASSA letter if receiving a state grant)Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary (1 page)(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Achievements or merit certificates, if applicable (certified copies)Testimonial letter from a prominent community member (1 page)Testimonial letter from your school Principal/ lecturer/ other university staff, if currently studying (1 page)(read our tips onhow to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)