The IITPSA bursary will provide financial support to full time students enabling them to complete their education and pursue a career which will help to grow the IT industry and the South African economy.

This is an ideal opportunity for a learner to access a generous bursary available for study from year one. The bursary will be awarded for one academic year at a time. Renewal for the second / third academic year will be dependent on satisfactory academic performance in the previous year of study and will not cover repeat subjects / modules.

Fields of study:

The bursary will be granted for a three-year degree in any of the following:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in: Computer Science / Information Systems / Applied Computing
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in: Information Systems / Informatics.

The bursary includes the following:

• Full tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees
• University administered accommodation.
• Textbooks.

Selection Criteria:

• Applicants must have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations.
• Applicants must be registered for full-time undergraduate studies.
• Applicants must meet the entry requirements in the fields of commerce, science, engineering, mathematics and technology at a registered public university.
• Applicants will be required to participate in a formal assessment process including but not limited to Psychometric evaluation and an interview.
• Financial need is considered in applications.
• Only applications from South African citizens will be considered.