Dorper Wind Farm Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the communities of Molteno or Sterkstroom, in the Eastern Cape province
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• University students: you must have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% for the required subjects aligned to the qualification you plan to study at university
• University students: you must have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% in the 2025 academic year
• FET/ TVET students: you must have achieved a minimum of academic average of 50% in subjects relevant to the qualification you intend to pursue at the college level
• FET/ TVET students: you must have achieved a minimum of 50% in 3 compulsory vocational modules if you are currently studying at college
• Priority is given to learners wishing to pursue teaching, engineering, science, trades, and related careers
• Be enrolled or accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have proven financial need
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding
• Consideration will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and students with disabilities

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Most recent academic transcript, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of registration/ provisional acceptance letter
• Proof of residence (letter from traditional leader/ local ward councilor/ RBN councillor)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy)
• Parents death certificate, if deceased (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
• 2 testimonials: one from the school principal and another from a community leader (teacher, pastor, business leader, leader of a civil society organization) (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)
• Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary, your plan for your career, and how you intend contributing to the development of Molteno and Sterkstroom once you have qualified (700 to 1 000 words) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Dorper Wind Farm Bursary Application Form 2026
   • Dorper Wind Farm Bursary Application Form 2026 (option 2)

   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the relevant application form: University students: Dorper Wind Farm Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

   FET/ TVET students: Dorper Wind Farm Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around November. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Dorper Wind Farm

Dorper Wind Farm is a renewable energy project in the Eastern Cape that supports development in nearby communities.