DEC Trust Bursary for Students with Disabilities

• Person with a disability, with proof of disability or medical verification.
• South African citizen; no age restriction.
• Not receiving any other bursary, scholarship or financial assistance for the same period of study.
• Applied to and accepted by a registered public university in South Africa for an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in an approved field.
• Grade 12 applicants: valid South African ID, latest Grade 11 results and current Grade 12 results, with a minimum overall average of 65%.
• Current university students: valid South African ID, a minimum overall academic average of 65% in the most recent year, and a complete academic record including the latest 2026 results.

Approved fields of study

• Information technology, computer science and digital technologies (software development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science and analytics, information systems, computer engineering).
• Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, mining, chemical, engineering technology).
• Health sciences (medicine, nursing, pharmacy, medical sciences, allied health professions, rehabilitation sciences).
• Finance, accounting and financial technologies (accounting, finance, actuarial science, FinTech).
• Renewable energy, environmental and sustainability sciences.
• Education: teaching qualifications specialising in STEM subjects.
• Technical and vocational qualifications (artisan, electrical, mechanical, welding, plumbing trades, and other recognised qualifications for occupations in high demand).
• Marketing and business (marketing, sales management, business management).
• Other qualifications leading to occupations on the national high-demand or critical skills lists may be considered. The field list is reviewed periodically.