Matla A Bokone Solar Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MATLA A BOKONE SOLAR

Matla A Bokone Solar, previously known as Droogfontein 2 Solar (RF) (Pty) Ltd, ranks among South Africa’s most significant solar projects, featuring over 200,000 solar panels that harness the powerful Northern Cape sun. This project is distinctly South African, being entirely owned by local stakeholders.

Situated near Kimberley in the Northern Cape Province, Matla A Bokone Solar consistently produces around 75MW of clean, renewable energy each year.

In addition to its energy production, Matla A Bokone Solar is dedicated to empowering and supporting local communities within the Sol Plaatje municipal area in the Northern Cape. The project benefits several communities, including Riverton, Barkly West, Kimberley Central, Boshof, Delportshoop, Galeshewe, Greenpoint, Holpan, Platfontein, Ritchie, Roodepan, and Windsorton.
 

ABOUT THE MATLA A BOKONE SOLAR BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Matla A Bokone Solar PV Facility is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in communities within a 50-kilometre radius of the facility, for studies within the fields of Education, Engineering, Science, Environment, and Nursing (at NQF level 6 or higher).

The Matla A Bokone Solar PV Facility is dedicated to the upliftment of citizens residing in communities within a 50-kilometre radius of the facility. They are committed to enabling individuals to achieve their dreams and aspirations, thus they are providing educational opportunities to aid in personal and professional advancement.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE MATLA A BOKONE SOLAR BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE

The bursary may provide cover for the following expenses (the total bursary value will be tailored to each individual): registration fees, tuition fees, exam fees, learning materials (textbooks, stationary, etc), accommodation and meals.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Matla A Bokone Solar Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MATLA A BOKONE SOLAR BURSARY

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
• You must reside within a 50km radius of the Matla A Bokone Solar PV Facility, in the Northern Cape province
• You must have completed Matric NSC or NTC
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must have been accepted to study at a recognised public or private tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must be in financial need and demonstrate lack of sufficient financial resources to continue with tertiary education

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MATLA A BOKONE SOLAR BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Matla A Bokone Solar Bursary Application 2025

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the bursary.

Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.
 

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)
• Proof of acceptance to an institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residential address
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MATLA A BOKONE SOLAR BURSARY

30 September 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact StudyTrust (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
Tel: 011 482-1501 or 011 403-1632
Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za
 

Please do NOT contact StudyTrust if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in July 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.