Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Programme Coverage
The value of the bursary will be assessed individually and can be utilized to cover the following study-related expenses:
- Tuition fees, registration fees, and examination fees at tertiary institutions
- Accommodation in a tertiary residence or equivalent
- Meals
- Learning materials (such as textbooks and stationery)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must reside within a 50km radius of the De Aar Solar Power plant.
- Applicants must have been accepted at a recognized public or private tertiary education or training institution in South Africa.
- Only fully completed application forms, accompanied by all necessary supporting documents, will be considered for review.
Selection Criteria
- Selection based on Grade 12 preliminary/final results or highest achieved grade.
- Encouraged for applicants pursuing NQF level 6 technical, skills training, training programmes, national diplomas, and degree programmes.
- Financial Need: Demonstrated lack of financial resources impacting pursuit of tertiary education.
Application Process
- To be considered for a bursary for the upcoming year, applicants must complete the application on StudyTrust’s online platform.
- Hardcopy application forms are also accepted.
- Completed application forms should be submitted via email to b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za or delivered to the Ethembeni Community Centre at 3 Friedlander Street, De Aar, if applying for a Sibona Ilanga Trust bursary.