Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Programme
Applicants must be South African citizens living within 50 km of the De Aar Solar Power plant and accepted at a recognised South African tertiary education or training institution.
Open · closes 31 Oct 2026
Bursary
Applications close 31 October 2026
Extended to 31 Oct 2026.
About
The bursary supports out-of-school individuals from communities within 50 km of the De Aar Solar Power plant to study at a recognised South African tertiary or training institution. It supports technical and skills training, national diploma and degree programmes.
What it covers
Value determined on an individual basis
- Tuition, registration and examination fees
- Tertiary residence accommodation or equivalent
- Meals
- Learning materials, including textbooks and stationery
Who can apply
South African citizen
Reside within 50 km of the De Aar Solar Power plant
Accepted at a recognised public or private South African tertiary education or training institution
Demonstrate financial need
Selection considers prelim/final Grade 12 results and latest results or highest grade passed
Application form completed correctly and in full with required supporting documents
Documents to prepare
Required supporting documents; specific documents are not listed
How to apply
- 1Complete the application on StudyTrust’s online application platform.
- 2Alternatively, submit a completed hardcopy application form to b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za or Ethembeni Community Centre, 3 Friedlander Street, De Aar.
Sources
Official sourceStudyTrust / Sibona Ilanga TrustChecked against studytrust.org.za on 26 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.