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 2026 academic year.
Educational funding
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.
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.
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):
Educational funding
University loans
- 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 2026
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 2025.
(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
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