Applications Open for the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary Scheme 2027. The Industrial Development Corporation is inviting students to apply for the IDC External Bursary Scheme for the 2027 academic year. Applications have opened on Monday, 1 June 2026 and will close on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The IDC Bursary is open to unemployed eligible South African citizens with financial needs. The IDC External Bursary Program is for applicants whose parents earn a combined household income of up to R350 000,00 p/a.