The bursary includes the following: Full tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees,University administered accommodation and Textbooks

This is an ideal opportunity for a learner to access a generous bursary available for study from Year One. 

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) is a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) recognised Professional Body for South Africa’s professional community of ICT practitioners.

ICT skills are in short supply in South Africa and, as the only recognised professional body in this industry, we need to ensure that talented, top-performing students are given the opportunity to enter into this sector. 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 industry and economy. The bursary will be granted for a three-year degree in any of the following:

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

The Computer Programming Olympiad, which is a project of IITPSA, is one of the oldest and largest competitions of its kind in the world and has been running since 1984. The Olympiad is aimed at the following:

o   Identifying, encouraging and rewarding programming aptitude;

o   Promoting and encouraging computer studies;

o   Creating an awareness of career opportunities in ICT.

The competition attracts a lot of talent but, unfortunately, very few girls enter the competition. As an incentive to encourage more girls to participate in the competition, IITPSA will give preference to the girl that places highest in at least two of the three rounds and who intends to pursue ICT related studies at a recognised South African tertiary institution. If there are no girls who apply for the bursary, IITPSA will consider an application from a male candidate who has placed high in the competition.

For more information and an application form, write to bursary@iitpsa.org.za.

Please make this information available to the learners at your school.