WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE AURORA WIND POWER BURSARY COVER?
Aurora Wind Power is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the West Coast (Western Cape), for degree studies in ANY field.
WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE AURORA WIND POWER BURSARY COVER?
The bursary may provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, registration fees, examination fees, learning materials (textbooks, stationary, etc.), accommodation in a tertiary residence or equivalent and meals. The total value of the bursary will be determined on an individual basis.
Selection will be based on 2 main criteria: academic excellence (based on Grade 12 results) and financial need (proven lack of sufficient financial resources to continue with tertiary education).
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE AURORA WIND POWER 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 in the West Coast of South Africa, in the Western Cape province
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric at a school in the West Coast of South Africa
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a 3 or 4 year degree programme
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised public institution in South Africa (the bursary will NOT fund studies at private tertiary institutions)
- You must be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE AURORA WIND POWER BURSARY?
Applications must be submitted online at: Aurora Wind Power Bursary Application 2027
WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE AURORA WIND POWER BURSARY?
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)
- Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Latest academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of application/ acceptance to an institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residential address
- Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidad
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE AURORA WIND POWER BURSARY?
30 September 2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
Aurora Wind Power oversees the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the 94 MW West Coast One wind farm, located in Vredenburg, Western Cape. This facility plays a vital role in harnessing renewable energy, contributing to sustainable power generation in the region. Aurora Wind Power is committed to ensuring the efficient operation of this project, which supports the region’s energy needs through wind power.
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